Court restricts protest marches by health unions and IUSF near Health Ministry

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August 22, Colombo (LNW): The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued a restraining order barring health sector trade unions and the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) from conducting protest marches or entering the premises of the Health Ministry today (22).

The order, effective from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., also prohibits activities that could disrupt public movement or create inconvenience in the surrounding areas.

This legal directive was enacted in response to growing concerns over potential unrest and disruptions caused by recent demonstrations. The authorities sought the court’s intervention, highlighting the likelihood of public inconvenience and possible clashes in a high-traffic area that includes essential government services.

The health sector unions and the IUSF have been vocal in their demands, staging multiple protests in recent weeks, pressing for various grievances, including better working conditions, fair wages, and educational reforms.

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