Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the Inter-University Students' Federation (IUSF) protest near University of Colombo a short while ago.
A major demonstration was launched by the IUSF in Colombo as part of ongoing anti-government protests.
Earlier in the day Fort Kompannavidiya and Kollupitiya Police sought an order from the Fort Magistrate restricting the protest.
The court ordered that people joining the protest should avoid entering the premises of the President’s house, the President’s Secretariat, the Ministry of Finance and Galle Face Green from 11am to 10pm today.
Protesters have been ordered to refrain from blocking many designated roads in Colombo.
The order applies to 16 activists of several organizations, including the convener of the IUSF , Wasantha Mudalige and those involved in organizing the protest.
The protesters are demanding early local government elections and constitutional amendments to abolish the executive presidency, among others.
Security was stepped up across Colombo today. Security personnel were deployed in and near prominent government buildings, such as the offices and residences of the Prime Minister and President.
Increased police deployment continues in the vicinity of Galle Face Green, which housed a major protest camp from March to August 2022.
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