US envoy to Sri Lanka expresses ‘grave concern’

The US’ Ambassador to Sri Lanka stated she met the brand new president to specific her “grave concern” over violence in opposition to protesters in Colombo early on Friday (July 22).”This isn’t the time to crack down on residents, however as an alternative to look forward on the rapid and tangible steps the Authorities can take to regain the belief of the folks, restore stability, and rebuild the financial system,” Ms Julie Chung stated in a tweet, Reuters studies.Safety forces raided and partially cleared a protest camp occupying authorities grounds in Colombo, fuelling fears that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had launched a crackdown a day after being sworn in.