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SJB accuses Hirunika of going against party decision

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today accused former MP Hirunika Premachandra of going against the stand taken by the party during the protest staged in Colombo yesterday. SJB MP Hesha Withanage said that SJB member Hirunika Premachandra was looking to promote herself. He said that the SJB, as a party, had decided it will not engage in any form of violence during the protest. Withanage said that Premachandra’s actions were not in line with the decision taken by the SJB. The MP said that the

03 Nov, 2022

US urges protesters in Sri Lanka to exercise rights peacefully

The United States today urged protesters in Sri Lanka to exercise their rights peacefully. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung said that freedom of assembly is fundamental to democracy. She urged the Sri Lanka Government to ensure space to support the rights of citizens. The Ambassador also urged protesters to exercise their rights peacefully. The Police had warned earlier that it will crackdown on the mass protest held in Colombo today (Wednesday). The Police had issued letters to

02 Nov, 2022

SJB defends decision to take to the streets

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today defended its decision to take to the streets and protest against State repression. SJB MP Eran Wickremeratne said that those protesting have different views on certain matters. However, he said they are all united on ensuring democracy. He noted that the Government had used emergency laws and high security zones to crackdown on protesters. The MP says the Government is now using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to crackdown on protesters. Wickreme

02 Nov, 2022