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Chandrabose Suthaharan was a
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editor of the Tamil magazine, ''Nilam'', and he also wrote for other Tamil news media. He had earlier worked for ''
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''. He was shot and killed on 16 April 2007, in Thirunavatkulam in
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.


Background

His killing is part of series of killings, abductions and attacks on journalists in Sri Lanka. It was also seen as part of the intimidation of Tamil media.


Incident

He was shot inside his house by six gunmen who entered his house. His eight-year-old son stated that the killers spoke both
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and Sinhala. His home was located inside a government held area.


Government investigation

The
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has called in for an impartial government investigation.


See also

* Sri Lankan civil war *
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*
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References


External links


Sri Lanka mission report

Nine recommendations for improving media freedom in Sri Lanka – RSFMedia in Sri Lanka
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