US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung yesterday met Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) Chairman former Supreme Court Judge Rohini Marasinghe.
The ambassador has discussed with the Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission Chairman about the police shooting that resulted in the death of a protestor.
“Discussed with @HRCSriLanka the injustice of violence against unarmed protesters and need for a full, transparent investigation of the Rambukkana violence. @HRCSriLanka’s work to protect the rights of all Sri Lankans, including peaceful protesters, has never been more important”, the ambassador has tweeted.
The US ambassador on Tuesday night called for a full and transparent investigation into the death of a protestor.
“I am deeply saddened by the horrible news coming out of Rambukkana. I condemn any violence - whether against protesters or police - and call for restraint & calm from all sides. A full, transparent investigation is essential & the people’s right to peaceful protest must be upheld”, ambassador Chung tweeted.
Meanwhile British High Commissioner in Colombo Sarah Hulton while expressing concern about the loss of life in a protest yesterday said that an independent and transparent investigation into the incident is essential.
Hulton while condemning violence in all forms said that right to peaceful protest must be protected .
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of life in protests in Rambukkana. An independent and transparent investigation is essential.I condemn violence in all forms and call for restraint. The right to peaceful protest must be protected,”she said.
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