U.S. Embassy claims it did not request for the demonstration in Colombo to be blocked

09th June 2020 | Colombo (News 1st): The U.S. Embassy did not request for the demonstration in Colombo to be blocked, the embassy said in a statement on Tuesday (9) The US Embassy has commended the efforts undertaken by the Government of Sri Lanka and local law enforcement to keep diplomatic personnel and facilities in the country safe, the statement reads. "The United States supports the right of Sri Lankans and all people to peaceful protest, which is consistent with our shared democratic tradition" the statement further read.