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Sri Lankan court orders arrest of police officers over death of protester in shootout

COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan cour on Wednesday ordered the arrest of police officers involved in the death of a protester after the police opened fire at unarmed anti-government protestors demonstrating against the fuel price hike in southwestern region of Rambukkana.

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2022

A protest in a small Sri Lankan town that quickly turned deadly

When K.D. Chaminda Lakshan was wheeled into the Kegalle Teaching Hospital in central Sri Lanka around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the father of two was fighting for his life.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Sri Lanka promises impartial probe after first death in weeks of protests

Sri Lankan police will launch an "impartial and transparent" investigation into clashes with protesters after the first death in weeks of unrest over the government's handling of the economy, the president said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2022