UK express serious concern over Weliveriya incident
August 7, 2013 08:12 am
UK today expressed serious
concerned at reports of violent disruption of peaceful protests by security
forces in Weliveriya in Sri Lanka. Speaking today, UK Foreign and Commonwealth
Office Minister Alistair Burt urged the authorities to ensure the right to
peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and transparent
investigation.
Burt’s full statement;
“I note with serious
concern emerging reports of the violent disruption of peaceful protests by the
Sri Lankan security forces in Weliweriya on 1 August, in which at least 3
people died.
“My thoughts are with the
families of those who were killed or injured.
“I urge the authorities to
ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected and to ensure a swift and
transparent investigation.”
