COLOMBO: The United Nations Human Rights Commission,UNHRC, has advised the Sri Lankan government to exercise restraint in dealing with the protesters in Sri Lanka on July 9.
In a twitter message, the UNHRC said ” Ahead of large demonstration in Colombo on Saturday, 9 July, we urge authorities to show restraint in the policing of assemblies and to prevent violence. All Sri Lankans have the right of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”