BASL urges Govt not to disrupt freedom of dissent

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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today requested the Government to desist from taking any steps whatsoever to disrupt what is a legitimate exercise of the freedom of dissent of the people.

In a press release, the BASL said it has received credible information from its members of a number of police trucks being moved into the vicinity of Galle Face Green, where there is an ongoing mass protest.

The BASL statement said the trucks have now been removed after it was highlighted in the social media and brought to the notice of the authorities.

The BASL further said any attempt to disrupt in whatever manner what is a peaceful protest by the people of this country.

Any such attempt will have grave repercussions for the country, its democracy, its economy and the rule of law.

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K.D.T Saturday, 16 April 2022 01:03 PM

Every move you make, every step that you take...... I'll be watching you!!!! Sar must have taken a chit from the naanaka bowl today and decided let's get the police lorries to scare the ppl !!

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Anne Karunaratne Saturday, 16 April 2022 01:16 PM

Rule of law, headed by a monk(y) thug!!

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johan Saturday, 16 April 2022 01:35 PM

The jungle law practiced by Rajapakses has no value in future

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Kugan Saturday, 16 April 2022 02:10 PM

Seems good direction all other institutes follow suit we need clean officials

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Lanka Shantha Saturday, 16 April 2022 02:19 PM

It is the duty of the Police and Army to protect the sovereignty of Sri Lanka. It is not their duty to protect the corrupt politicians.

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Anthony. R Saturday, 16 April 2022 03:46 PM

Great Job by the BASL ,hats off to You all.

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Fellow Citizen Saturday, 16 April 2022 11:19 PM

A responsible government has every right to defend the country and its citizen. The protesters are not the people who voted for Rajapaksas but the ROGUES who induce to destabilize the country under the United States instructions. In other words it terms; US CONSPIRACY THEORY applied in Sri Lanka after Pakistan.

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Aththa Sunday, 17 April 2022 12:15 AM

BASL has become s political cabaal financed by UNHCR financiers

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Dumber Sunday, 17 April 2022 06:57 AM

Mokka? Apita ahune nehe, kanwala mile!!!

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Power for the people Sunday, 17 April 2022 03:07 PM

Respect

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