Thousands of workers observe nationwide strike against increased taxation in Sri Lanka
Over 40 trade unions have announced a nationwide strike against the new income tax policy that has doubled taxation and increased the cost of living in Sri Lanka
Demand for Wasantha Mudalige’s release grows stronger
The detention of Wasantha Mudalige, Sri Lankan student activist and convenor of the Inter University Students’ Federation, has been extended till February 8
Sri Lankan protesters demand release of activists Wasantha Mudalige and Siridhamma Thero
Wasantha Mudalige and Galwewa Siridhamma Thero were detained on August 18 under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act. Rights groups in the country and abroad have called for their immediate release
Sri Lankan protesters take to the streets against government
Protestors marched the streets of the Sri Lankan capital raising concerns about the increased repression of dissenting voices under the current regime led by Ranil Wickremesinghe, which came to power in July this year following a wave of mass anti-government protests
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