Update: Kuwaiti authorities release 24 Sri Lankans, including artists

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August 04, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the release of 24 Sri Lankans, including well-known artists, who were detained in Kuwait on 2nd August.

The group, which included figures such as Indrachapa Liyanage, Samanalee Fonseka, ‘Jolly Seeya,’ and Upeka Nirmani, was arrested during an event organised by the JVP-affiliated ‘Ethera Api’ organisation.

The arrests occurred due to the event being held without proper permissions.

Alongside the artists and event organisers, the music band and their instruments were also confiscated.

Following the intervention of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kuwait, the 24 detainees were released on the night of 3rd August.

However, two members of the organising committee remain in police custody, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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