University of Jaffna Teachers’ Assn. urges authorities to punish those involved in poster campaign

While condemning an anonymous poster campaign within the premises of the Jaffna University attacking fifteen academics who had signed a statement, the University of Jaffna Teachers’ Association yesterday in a statement said the administration of the University must identify those who engaged in this smear campaign and take appropriate action against them.

Statement issued by the University of Jaffna Teachers’ Association: Universities function as sites that nourish exchange of ideas. Freedom of speech is an integral part of academic freedom. Those who are part of a university of community are generally mature enough to debate and discuss ideas.

Recently anonymous posters were put up within the premises of the Jaffna University attacking fifteen academics of the University who had signed a statement. This and other similar incidents that took place within the Jaffna University should be understood as attempts to stifle freedom of expression within the University.

Those who engage in such cowardly acts bring disrepute to not just themselves but also the Jaffna University. While condemning this vicious poster campaign, the University of Jaffna Teachers’ Association emphasises that the administration of the Jaffna University must identify those who engaged in this smear campaign and take appropriate action against them.

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