EU condemns the recent vicious attack against peaceful protesters 

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European Union High Representative has issued a declaration calling on the Sri Lankan authorities to probe into incidents of violence and those perpetrators. 

The European Union (EU) and its 27 Member States are monitoring closely developments in Sri Lanka. 

The EU condemns the recent vicious attack against peaceful protesters in Colombo, which triggered further violence after a month of peaceful demonstrations had shown, despite some isolated incidents, that Sri Lankans are able to exercise peacefully their right to freedom of expression. 

The EU deplores the loss of life, including of a Member of Parliament, and the high number of injured people.

The EU calls on the authorities to initiate an investigation into the events and to hold accountable those instigating or perpetrating violence. The EU urges all parties to refrain from violence and to show restraint.

The EU recalls the importance to safeguard the democratic rights of all citizens, and to focus on solutions that will address the significant challenges currently faced by the Sri Lankans.

Over the last few months the EU has provided humanitarian assistance, including for handling the COVID crisis and the ensuing challenges, and is actively looking at ways to further mitigate the impact of the economic crisis on the most vulnerable people.

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