Lasantha Wickrematunge

Sri Lankan journalist (1958-2009) · Sri Lanka · On the map · Journalists · Died at 50

Lasantha Manilal Wickrematunge was a high-profile Sri Lankan journalist, politician, broadcaster, and human rights activist who was assassinated in January 2009.

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2010International Press Institute World Press Freedom HeroesAwardJames Cameron Memorial Trust AwardAward2009Died8 January 2009UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom PrizeAward2000Integrity AwardAward1958Born5 April 1958

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