Published 2 years ago

Rights groups urge Sri Lanka not to use unlawful force

Summary by Ground News

Hundreds of armed troops raided a protest camp outside the president's office in the early hours of Friday. Two journalists and two lawyers were also attacked by soldiers in the crackdown. Security forces arrested 11 people, including protesters and lawyers. Sri Lankans have taken to the streets for months to demand their top leaders step down.

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The Independent

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NDTV

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Associated Press News

Rights groups urge Sri Lanka not to use force on protesters

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — International human rights groups on Saturday urged Sri Lanka’s new president to immediately order security forces to cease use of force against protesters after troops

2 years ago·United States

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