Villagers in Eastern province protest against military occupation


Photograph: Colombo Telegraph

A group of villagers from Panama staged a demonstration against the Sri Lankan military on Sunday, demanding the return of their land.

The land in Amparai has been occupied by the military, and is reportedly earmarked for the construction of hotels.


 

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