Striking academics battle intimidation in Sri Lanka

The strike by academics in Sri Lanka, against privatisation and cutbacks, has now entered its third month. The teachers are organised by the Federation of University Teachers' Association (FUTA). In recent days, the pressure on FUTA members has been increasing with some members being personally labelled as traitors.

The strike by academics in Sri Lanka, against privatisation and cutbacks, has now entered its third month. The teachers are organised by the Federation of University Teachers' Association (FUTA). In recent days, the pressure on FUTA members has been increasing with some members being personally labelled as traitors.