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White van torture case haunts Sri Lankan journalist in exile
Sri Lankan journalist Poddala Jayantha, exiled in the United States, recalls abductors forcing him into a white van where he was tortured for hours. He names no culprits but points to powerful figures and unresolved investigations. The case mirrors broader wartime abuses and slow justice as officials face criticism for inaction.
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Colombo
Sri Lanka
Poddala Jayantha
U.S
Jayantha
Working Journalists’ Association of
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa
Rajapaksa
International Truth and Justice Project
Britain
Switzerland
Tamil Tigers
Sirisena
Associated Press
Mirihana
Criminal Investigations Department
CID
Military
Lasantha Ruhunuge
Ruhunage
Police Criminal Investigation Department