Colombo: On July 24, Sri Lanka’s new President Ranil Wickremesinghe told diplomats that only non-violent protests against his government would be allowed to continue. “President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to upholding the rights of peaceful, non-violent assembly,” his office said in a statement, describing a meeting with Colombo-based envoys.” The Diplomats were also briefed on the measures being taken to ensure that non-violent protests were allowed to proceed within the city without endangering property or lives,” the statement added.
