Students at the University of Jaffna were on Friday the latest group to come out in support of plantation workers who have launched a campaign demanding fairer wages.
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Earlier this week a smaller demonstration was held by locals in Jaffna also demanding wages were increased.
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The Tamil Civil Society Forum (TCSF) and the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) this week released statements fully endorsing the plantation workers campaign.
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