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alp227

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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 04:26 PM Mar 2013

BBC suspends Sri Lanka broadcasts due to 'interference'

Source: BBC

The BBC is to stop providing radio news to Sri Lanka's state broadcaster because of "continued interruption and interference" in its Tamil programming.

Both English language and Tamil services broadcast via the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) have been stopped with immediate effect.

The BBC took similar action in 2009 when its services were also disrupted.

Audiences in Sri Lanka can continue to listen to the BBC on shortwave and via its online services.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21942532

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BBC suspends Sri Lanka broadcasts due to 'interference' (Original Post) alp227 Mar 2013 OP
Sri Lanka has a very thuggish government. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #1
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