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In Pictures: Protesters condemn attempts to silence those speaking out on deforestation
The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) held a protest opposite the Human Rights Commission today condemning the Government's alleged attempts to intimidate those who speak out against deforestation.
The protest was held following alleged Government attempts to intimidate a young female contestant who appeared on a popular quiz programme of a private television channel, after she used the opportunity to speak out against alleged environmental destruction around the Sinharaja Rainforest and surrounding area.
Pix by Indika Handuwala
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