Express dissent peacefully – State of emergency to protect peace : Defense Ministry (Video)
Posted on May 8th, 2022
Courtesy Hiru News
Protests were organized in various areas against the state of emergency. The State of Emergency was declared in the country effective from midnight on May 06
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense has issued a statement clarifying matters regarding the state of emergency.
The Ministry of Defence has urged the general public to act as responsible citizens with utmost intelligence and patience during this difficult period to maintain law and order in the country stating that the government respects the democratic right of the people of Sri Lanka to peacefully express their agitations and protests within the democratic framework.
The Defence Ministry, calling for the assistance of the general public in managing the current economic and social crisis and unrest, requested them to extend their support to the armed forces and the police department who are committed to the safety of the people in such emergencies.