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.”

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