Sri Lanka : President and Prime Minister condemn violence.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have condemned the violence that is taking place in Colombo. The President and Prime Minister tweeted their condemations.  

Strongly condemn the violent acts taking place by those inciting & participating,irrespective of political allegiances. Violence won’t solve the current problems. I request all citizens to remain calm & exercise restraint. I urge everyone to work together in solving this crisis

— Gotabaya Rajapaksa (@GotabayaR) May 9, 2022

While emotions are running high in #lka, I urge our general public to exercise restraint & remember that violence only begets violence. The economic crisis we're in needs an economic solution which this administration is committed to resolving.

— Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) May 9, 2022