A Tamil journalist detained for more than four months in Sri Lanka without charge has been set free.
The Supreme Court ordered the release of Maunasami Parameswaree on Wednesday after she had petitioned it.
The authorities said Ms Parameswaree had close links with the Tamil Tigers. She says they produced no evidence to support their claim.
Media groups say Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists to work in. ...
The media group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) hailed the release of Ms Parameswaree and called on the Sri Lankan authorities to release another media figure.
"It is worth reminding the government after this ruling that Dushantha Basnayake, the financial director of Standard Newspapers Private Limited (SNPL), the group that publishes Mawbima, is also being held under this anti-terrorism law," RSF said.
"He should be freed at once."
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