US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has urged the public to engage in peaceful protests.
In a Twitter message, she also called on the Sri Lanka Military and Police to grant protesters the space and security to engage in peaceful protests.
Stating that violence is not the answer to the issues faced at present, the US Ambassador added that chaos and force will not fix the economy or bring the political stability that Sri Lankans need right now.
“Violence is not an answer. If you are going to protest, please do so peacefully. And reminding military & police to grant peaceful protesters the space and security to do so. Chaos & force will not fix the economy or bring the political stability that Sri Lankans need right now,” US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung Tweeted.
Large-scale anti-government public protests have been scheduled for today and tomorrow over the various crises in Sri Lanka, including the shortage of fuel, gas, and medicines. (NewsWire)