US Ambassador condemns violence in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung has condemned the violence in Colombo on Monday (9).

In a tweet she said "We condemn the violence against peaceful protestors today, and call on the government to conduct a full investigation, including the arrest & prosecution of anyone who incited violence. Our sympathies are with those injured today and we urge calm and restraint across the island."