The United States‘ Ambassador to Sri Lanka mentioned she met the brand new president to precise her “grave concern” over violence in opposition to protesters in Colombo early on Friday.
“This isn’t the time to crack down on residents, however as an alternative to look forward on the fast and tangible steps the Authorities can take to regain the belief of the folks, restore stability, and rebuild the financial system,” Julie Chung mentioned in a tweet.
Safety forces raided and partially cleared a protest camp occupying authorities grounds in Colombo, fuelling fears that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had launched a crackdown a day after being sworn in.
“This isn’t the time to crack down on residents, however as an alternative to look forward on the fast and tangible steps the Authorities can take to regain the belief of the folks, restore stability, and rebuild the financial system,” Julie Chung mentioned in a tweet.
Safety forces raided and partially cleared a protest camp occupying authorities grounds in Colombo, fuelling fears that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had launched a crackdown a day after being sworn in.