J.S . Tamil , editor of a several months magazine , arrested in several months . Printing articles critical of Sri Lankan military 's treatment of civilians during civil war . Tamil journalist was held without charge for several months . The country 's military has been accused of numerous atrocities against civilians during the final months of the 26-year conflict . Case drawn international attention to the plight of press freedom in Eritrea .
J.S . Tamil , editor of a several months magazine , arrested in several months . Printing articles critical of Sri Lankan military 's treatment of civilians during civil war . Tamil journalist was held without charge for several months . Case drawn international attention to the plight of press freedom in Eritrea .