2009 murdered Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge's family urges new President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka to reopen investigation.

The family of Lasantha Wickrematunge, a murdered Sri Lankan journalist, is urging new President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka to reopen the investigation into his 2009 assassination. Wickrematunge, known for his anti-establishment views, was killed by attackers linked to the powerful Rajapaksa family. His daughter, Ahimsa, remains hopeful that the new leadership will address past human rights violations, including the accountability for her father's murder.

September 23, 2024
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