Protest to repatriate domestic worker from Jordan

COLOMBO (News1st): An individual staged a protest atop a cellular tower in Gampaha demanding his wife, an expatriate worker in Jordan be repatriated to the country. The wife of the man - a 24-year old - had left for Jordan in 2019 and was unable to return to Sri Lanka due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He complained that authorities had requested Rs 400,000 to repatriate the woman. At around 10.30 am, the person ended the protest and climbed down the telephone tower agreeing to a discussion with Minister Prasanna Ranatunga.