COLOMBO: The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka(HRCSL) has condemned the brutal and despicable attack on the peaceful protesters at Galle Face vicinity by the Military in the early morning hours on Friday July 22.
A total violation of the fundamental rights of the people by the actions of the Executive. The HRCSL advises the State to identify the perpetrators and take appropriate action and ensure such actions by the Military or any action within the control of the State to violate the fundamental rights of the people will never occur in the future.
In the meantime the HRCSL will conduct its own investigation to ensure that rule of law is maintained says a press release issued by Justice Rohini Marasinghe, Former Judge of Supreme Court Chairperson Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
