Tense situation erupts near Parliament as clashes erupt

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A tense situation has erupted near Parliament as clashes have erupted between Security forces and the protestors with several injured from both sides, Daily Mirror reporters on ground have reported.

Continuous rounds of tear gas is being fired on the protestors near the Speaker's House while parts of the Diyatha Uyana has been damaged.

Security forces have been instructed to protect the Parliament and prevent the protestors from getting in.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena earlier in the evening urged protestors and security forces to implement dialogue and avoid violence. However he said the Parliament belonged to all 22 million citizens of the country and not any particular party or force.

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Gayan Wednesday, 13 July 2022 09:13 PM

Need to put down this terrorism soon.

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Be Fair Wednesday, 13 July 2022 09:14 PM

Now "Aragalaya" getting little out of hand with the JVP touch and feel.

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Rathnavali Perera Wednesday, 13 July 2022 10:48 PM

Yes, Aragalaya is out of control! What nonsense is this? Seizing the President's house and the Prime Minister's office? Are they trying to become President and Prime Minister by force? This is not Afganistan or Sudan!

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Alam Wednesday, 13 July 2022 10:59 PM

We need a proper parliament, not harak.

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Anton Weerasinghe Thursday, 14 July 2022 07:03 AM

Do not allow the aragalaya to get out of hand and we will end like some failed countries of the Arab Spring such as Libya, Siriya, or even like lawless country like Somalia

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Anne Karunaratne Thursday, 14 July 2022 09:02 AM

Aragalaya has indeed lost its purpose! What are these young and inexperienced students trying to do?? Take over the country??? You all are supposed to protest, peacefully, against the corrupted system and politicians, not to destroy or disrupt the country!! Aragalaya hasn't got a mature leader!! All are just "going with the flow"!

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