South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rescinded a surprise martial law declaration just hours after imposing it, following unanimous parliamentary rejection and widespread public outrage.
Yoon had invoked martial law to counter alleged “anti-state forces” among political opponents, marking the nation’s gravest political crisis in decades. The move was swiftly condemned, with helmeted troops briefly attempting to enter parliament and lawmakers across party lines calling for Yoon’s resignation or impeachment.
International alarm followed, with the U.S. expressing relief at the reversal. Yoon’s presidency, marked by low approval ratings, now faces intensified calls for accountability amid rising political uncertainty.
The Yala National Park has been closed until further notice in view of the heavy rains experienced in the area, Warden of the park Manoj Vidyaratne said.
Sri Lanka today reiterated its rejection of all United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions on Sri Lanka including the external evidence gathering mechanism initiated by the OHCHR.
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