Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a tweet urged the general public to exercise restraint and stressed that violence only begets violence, as pro-government protesters launched a massive assault at GotaGoGama, a hypothetical village established in GalleFace in objection to the current President and the administration, leading to an islandwide curfew.
“The economic crisis we’re in needs an economic solution which this adminstration is committed to resolving,” the Prime Minister said.
Postal workers have decided to launch an islandwide strike action in response to the assault launched at GotaGoGama in GalleFace by pro-government supporters. The strike action will be launched effective immediately.
In addition, protests are being launched across the country condemning the assault.
Meanwhile, lawyers and attorneys have launched a protest in front of the Hulftsdrop Court (Aluthkade) complex in Colombo in support to the GotaGoGama anti-government protesters, while medical officers, nurses and other officials of the Colombo National Hospital have also staged a protest.
MIAP
Police curfew has been imposed to the entire Western Province, in a move to control the tense situation occurred upon the assault launched at GotaGoGama by pro government protesters.
The Army has been called in to control the tense situation at GalleFace, as pro-government protesters have begun to attack anti-government protesters in GotaGoGama.
The Army Unit has been called in by the lead of a Major General.
In addition, a large number of Police officers, Special Task Force officers and the Riot Control have been called in to control the situation.
As of now, Police curfew has been imposed to the entire Western Province.
Pro-government protesters who launched a massive attack on GotaGoGama have also tried to attack Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa who arrived in the scene to prevent it.
The Security Forces have rescued Premadasa and moved him from the premises.
As of now, Police curfew has been imposed to the entire Western Province.
MIAP
17 people have so far been admitted to the National Hospital of Colombo due to sustaining injuries from the assault launched on the GotaGoGama protest ground by pro-government supporters.
Many tents and banners placed at the premises have been burned to the ground.
As of now, police curfew has been imposed to the entire Western Province and Police Special Task Force and Riot have been stationed at the premises.
MIAP
Police curfew has been imposed to several areas of Colombo until due notice amidst the ongoing violence at Galleface as pro-government supporters have begun to attack peaceful anti-government protests at GotaGoGama.
Devotees of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who had gathered at Temple Trees in Kollupitiya in support to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa launched an assault on the MainaGoGama and the GotaGoGama, two hypothetical villages established in Colombo in objection to the Rajapaksa-led administration as part of a bigger anti-government struggle in the country.
Supporters of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa are currently attacking the GotaGoGama at GalleFace smashing everything down.
Despite the state of emergency being declared the GotaGoGama is being destroyed by setting properties on fire.
Anti-government protesters allege that the attack is being backed by the Police, indicating state-sponsored terrorism.
MIAP
Pro-government protesters are seen swarming towards the GotaGoGama at GalleFace Ground where the anti-government protests are being held, leading to a tense situation, and it was also noteworthy that the Police did not take any action on preventing these pro-government protesters from behaving violent.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing a large gathering at Temple Trees today (09) has announced his decision in response to the much speculated resignation.
“We do not wish to destabilise the country. My policy is to face challenges and overcome challenges. We have no habit of fleeing in the face of challenges. We have set precedents for them.”
“In the face of the economic crisis, the Opposition is pursuing its own political agenda. All they need is power.”
“The Mahanayake Theros and the Cardinal are calling for an all-party government.”
“The President can come to a decision without any hindrance.”
“If a decision is made in the public’s interest, I am ready to make any sacrifice for it.”
“It was the trust you placed in me that brought me into politics.”
“I’m asking you what to do now.”
“We’re ready to come to a decision with you.”
“Motherland first. Motherland second. Motherland third.”
“Suba Anagathayak to you all.”
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