COLOMBO (News 1st); Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Sri Lanka have expressed concern over the Friday (22) morning raid on Sri Lanka’s main protest site at Galle Face Green.

Deeply concerned about actions taken against protestors at Galle Face in the middle of the night. We urge restraint by authorities & immediate access to medical attention for those injured.

— Ambassador Julie Chung (@USAmbSL) July 22, 2022

Very concerned about reports from the Galle Face protest site. We have made clear the importance of the right to peaceful protest

— Sarah Hulton OBE (@SarahHultonFCDO) July 21, 2022

Hearing what is happening at the Galle Face protest site. Not sure why this is happening now. It is crucial the authorities act with restraint and avoid violence.

— David McKinnon (@McKinnonDavid) July 21, 2022

Freedom of expression proved essential to 🇱🇰 current transition. Hard to see how restricting it severely can help in finding solutions to the current political and economic crises.

— EU in Sri Lanka (@EU_in_Sri_Lanka) July 22, 2022

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