The US Embassy in Colombo on Tuesday urged the Government to “act quickly against perpetrators of sectarian violence, protect religious minorities and their places of worship”.
Commenting on the declaration of a state of emergency in the backdrop of unrest in some parts of the country, the embassy said the rule of law, human rights, and equality are essential for peaceful coexistence. “It is important that the Government of Sri Lanka acts quickly against perpetrators of sectarian violence, protect religious minorities and their places of worship, and conclude the State of Emergency swiftly, while protecting human rights and basic freedoms for all,” the statement said. – ENDS -
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A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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