Feminist Collective condemns police conduct during protests

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice has strongly condemned the violence against peaceful protesters by the current regime in Sri Lanka.

In a statement, it said that the world witnessed in horror as a mother and child were violently dragged away by the police, and a father in retreat with his child from police advancing in riot gear.

It added that Sunday's (9) actions of the state are a poignant reminder of an authoritarian rule that is not subtle but blatantly undemocratic.

 The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice demands the ceasing of all such illegal, illegitimate, and brutal acts by the state.

They also demand the release of all persons arrested for protesting peacefully.