COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of Sri Lankans in Los Angeles, named 'Sri Lankans for Democracy' staged a protest last night, protesting the repressive measures taken by the Government against peaceful protestors.

The protestors said that the victory earned by the peoples protests after months has been taken away by them, and all those who contributed to bring the country to its current position should be prosecuted. 

They protested against the repressive measures by the Sri Lankan Government.

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