Economic crisis in Sri Lanka- The European Union condemns the attack on peaceful protesters while recalling the GSP relief
At present, the use of force against peaceful protesters has received intense international attention and criticism. The European Union issued a statement announcing that it strongly condemns the unnecessary use of force against peaceful protesters. The European Union is a major international organization made up of 27 of the world’s most powerful countries. The statement issued by the European Union indicates the need to uphold the freedom of expression and individual rights of Sri Lankan citizens in a democratic process following the action taken by the Parliament of Sri Lanka to elect Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new President to the presidency left vacant by the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. It is emphasized. Focusing on the report of unnecessary violence against protesters, the European Union has condemned the unnecessary use of force against peaceful protesters while stressing the right to peaceful assembly and free expression. In issuing announcements, the European Union indicates that it expects the Government of Sri Lanka to fully comply with GSP Plus commitments.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-Immediately stop the illegal use of force against peaceful protesters – Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch requested on President Ranil Wickremesinghe immediately stop using illegal force against peaceful protesters. They further demand the immediate release of the arbitrarily detained protesters. The website further stated that a proper investigation should be conducted regarding this incident and legal action should be taken against those responsible. Human Rights Watch’s South Asia Director Meenakshi Ganguli further emphasizes that the brutal attack by security forces on peaceful protesters in Colombo city centre one day after the President took office was under the President’s supervision. She also points out that the dangerous message of the current government using force instead of law has been given to Sri Lankans through that action. Ms. Meenakshi Ganguli emphasizes that international partners will never support a country that violates the rights of the people.
We are deeply concerned about the repression of the protesters – US Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee said in a statement on Twitter that they were deeply concerned about attacking the protesters. They request President Ranil Wickremesinghe to work for economic stability along with the democratic aspirations of Sri Lankans. The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the US Senate emphasizes that human rights must be protected first.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-All diesel and kerosene plants stopped due to fuel shortage
Kalanitissa Combined Power Plant has been shut down since Friday night due to a lack of fuel. Ceylon Electricity Board spokesperson Andrew Nawamani said that it is not possible to give a date for the re-operation of the Kelanitissa power plant. He said that naphtha or diesel should be provided to generate electricity again in those power plants and added that 1 million litres of diesel are required to power the plant. Several other diesel plants have also been closed due to fuel shortages. At present, other thermal power plants are not operational except the Norochchole coal power plant belonging to the Ceylon Electricity Board. At present, about 40% of the electricity demand in this country is supplied by hydropower and thirty 4% by the coal-fired power plant and the other required amount is supplied by fuel combustion and renewable power plants.
Ranil requested to stop all the aids to Sri Lanka in 2007- Wikileaks reveals old secrets
The WikiLeaks website reveals that the current President Ranil Wickremesinghe, when he was the leader of the opposition in 2007, asked Japan to suspend economic aid to Sri Lanka. The documents also show that Japan responded to the request and stated that the Sri Lankan people should not be punished for the omissions made by the leaders.
A plan to blow up the presidential office? The bomb disposal unit is deployed to search for explosives.
The security department is investigating whether explosives were planted in the Presidential Palace and the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, the bomb disposal unit has already been deployed to those two places to check on it. The Colombo Central Police Authority is conducting investigations into this under the supervision of Mr. Roshan Dias. This inspection is being carried out before the resumption of government activities after the Galle face protesters took over the buildings. These investigations are being conducted based on the intelligence received by the security forces.
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency regarding the monkey fox fever
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency regarding the monkey fox fever. The alert came after more than 16,000 cases of monkey fox fever were reported in more than 75 countries.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-President Ranil teaches America’s law to America’s ambassador and explained Sri Lanka’s constitution too
President Ranil Wickramasinghe has met several foreign ambassadors and high commissioners staying in the country. There, the President explained at length the deployment of security forces to evacuate the activists who were staying in the President’s Secretariat. It was reported that the high commissioners and ambassadors of America, Canada, France, Britain, Japan and Australia as well as representatives of the European Union office in Sri Lanka had joined the meeting Attorney General of Sri Lanka, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri and Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mrs Aruni Wijewardena also participated in the meeting. American Ambassador Julie Chung has said that she is concerned about the way the security forces worked to remove the protesters from the Presidential Secretariat. Responding to that, President Ranil Wickramasinghe pointed out that this was the same way when the security forces of the country acted by American law to free the US Capitol building from a group of protesters. The President has also said that the Presidential Secretariat is the main administrative building in the country and many important documents are kept in the Presidential Secretariat. President Ranil Wickramasinghe has also stated that although the protestors were given prior notices to leave the Presidential Secretariat on the 14th, 16th and 21st, the protesters refused to leave the premises at a time until 2 pm. But the President has also said that in a background where it is not possible to give time continuously, the police and security forces were used to evacuate the protesters from the place by the law of the country. The President also told the ambassador that he was surprised that no party protested against the burning of his private house when he was the Acting President. The Canadian High Commissioner has said that the Sri Lanka Bar Association has also stated how the protesters were removed from the Presidential Secretariat. The President has said that it is not the overall opinion of the Bar Association as he and the Minister of Foreign Affairs participating in the discussion is also a member of the Sri Lanka Bar Association But it is reported that the President also said that it may be the opinion of the current President of the Sri Lanka Bar Association Mr. Saliya Peiris. President Ranil Wickramasinghe has emphasized that he is also a member of the process of drafting the 1978 Constitution and always works by the Constitution of the country.
Protesters stole Nearly a thousand special items, including antiques from President’s House and Temple Tree House
Nearly a thousand special items, including antiques, which were in places such as the President’s House and Temple Tree House, which had been taken over by the protesters, are missing. The police mention that special operations have been started to find those goods. The police also say that information has been revealed that some people have hidden antiques and some parts in these places. The police also claim that various organized groups have infiltrated places including the President’s House and the Temple Tree House under the guise of protesters and stolen the belongings. The government has already decided to implement the law against them.
Asia cup 2022 hosting removed from Sri Lanka due to economic and political crisis
According to the report, it has been decided to remove the hosting of the Asia Cup cricket tournament which was to be held in Sri Lanka next August from Sri Lanka and give it to the United Arab Emirates. This is due to the current economic and political instability in Sri Lanka. When officials asked whether the tournament can be held in Sri Lanka under these conditions, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board informed that there are problems related to providing all the facilities. After a discussion held on Thursday, it has been decided to hold the tournament in Dubai instead of Sri Lanka. The Chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Sourav Ganguly, has confirmed it and told them to prepare for the match in Dubai between August 27-September 11… If there was no economic and political crisis in the country, Sri Lanka Cricket would have been able to earn a large dollar income by hosting this event.