The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has called for a full, transparent investigation on the shooting by the Rambukkana Police at unarmed protesters who were protesting against the fuel prices hike announced yesterday.
Issuing a statement on Twitter, the U.S. Ambassador condemned violence against the protesters or the police and called for restraint and calm from all sides.
She said a full, transparent investigation is essential and the people’s right to peaceful protest must be upheld.
“I am deeply saddened by the horrible news coming out of Rambukkana. I condemn any violence – whether against protesters or police – and call for restraint & calm from all sides. A full, transparent investigation is essential & the people’s right to peaceful protest must be upheld,” Ambassador Chung tweeted.
I am deeply saddened by the horrible news coming out of Rambukkana. I condemn any violence – whether against protesters or police – and call for restraint & calm from all sides. A full, transparent investigation is essential & the people’s right to peaceful protest must be upheld
— Ambassador Julie Chung (@USAmbSL) April 19, 2022