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Swiss journalist booted out
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Colombo News Desk CND on 29 January, 2010 10:22:00
 
Karin Wenger of Swiss Public Radio who is based in New Delhi has also been
warned against engaging in any media work. She was in Sri Lanka to cover the
Presidential elections.
Mr. Abeykoon said that the visa had been cancelled on the orders of the Director
Media of the Information Department, adding he was following instructions and
did not know the reason for the cancellation.
The journalist had been issued with media accreditation valid until Feb 17.
Earlier this week the journalist had raised uncomfortable questions at a
government press conference in connection with the concluded Presidential
elections.