Bar association of Sri Lanka says imposition of Emergency in the country is not a solution
Colombo, Sri Lanka:
Expressing grave concern over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s declaration of a state of emergency, Sri Lankan Bar Association urged him to revoke the decree while pointing out that stifling public protest is not a solution to the crisis.
This comes at a time when crisis-hit Sri Lanka on Friday declared a state of emergency after the crippling strike and protest over the ballooning external debt for the second time in five weeks.
The BASL has asked the President to explain the reason for his decision and requested him to ensure that the fundamental rights of the people of Sri Lanka are not violated, reported Colombo Page.
The Bar Association in its statement said, “We call upon His Excellency to revoke the proclamation declaring a state of emergency and ...