Protests in Colombo today (June 18)

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June 18, Colombo (LNW): Police threw water cannons to disperse a protest organised by unemployed graduates near the Diyatha Uyana at the Parliament Junction this afternoon (18).

Meanwhile, the Lotus Road in Colombo Fort has been blocked due to a protest march organised by university non-academic staff, compelling the authorities to close the road temporarily for vehicular movement.

The event resulted in severe traffic congestion in the area.

The protest march was organised by the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC).

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