Tamils in Batticaloa called on the Sri Lankan government to release political prisoners and protect human rights as protesters in the South continue to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Today's protest, led by Bishop Yesudasan Adikalar, also called on the government to prevent further economic turmoil as the prices of essential goods continue to rise.
Over a hundred people joined a similar protest in Kalmunai yesterday to express their frustration over the current administration's response to the economic crisis and the impact the crisis has had on those in the North-East.
Over the last few weeks, anti-government protests have taken place across the island as calls for the resignation of Gotabaya continue to grow.
After intial reluctance, the Sri Lankan government announced last month that it would be seeking financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help resolve it's worsening economic crisis.
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