10 US Congressmen Ask Secretary of State to take Action Against Sri Lanka

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A letter has been sent to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and USAID head Samantha Power asking them to take necessary measures against the repressive laws in force in Sri Lanka. 10 US Congressmen have signed this letter.

Pointing out that the right of citizens to protest must be protected and the use of violence against peaceful protesters and journalists must be immediately stopped, the Congressmen request the Secretary of State and the head of USAID to put pressure on the Government of Sri Lanka through all possible means.

The Congressmen emphasize that all possible measures should be taken to stabilize Sri Lanka and immediate steps should be taken to provide relief to the Sri Lankan people through USAID.

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