I don't believe GGG was perfect - it had a long, long way to go on many fronts- but its space & impact it created is immense. Walking through the 'Agitation Site' where, over the last few days, residents have withdrawn tents & most permanent structures, felt rough. #lka#srilanka
17 people have been shot only in last 2 months by motorcycle drive-by shooters. Several 'unidentified' bodies have been washing up ashore in parts of Western province. NO ONE yet arrested!
But must appreciate SL police for arresting the protester for stealing President's beer 🍺
Kattankandy Mosque Massacre
#OnThisDay (3 Aug 1990), 147 worshippers were massacred by the LTTE at two different mosques in Kattankandy, Batticoloa. Disguised as Muslim worshippers themselves, 30 perpetrators attacked the over 300 people, spraying gunfire.
#Srilanka#lka
Am I the only one that sees a problem with working 8-9 hours a day and then going home to having about 4 hours to yourself which includes getting ready for the next day??? This is not life…
The BASL condemns the attack by the forces on protestors. It is a black day for the country. The attacks happen on the first day in office of the new President. Shame!!
We can argue all we want on twitter, but,
The 225 will choose the next President & PM that would safe guard 'their' future.
Only thing we can do is educate our selves & our fellow Lankans on politics, constitution, ethics etc. & choose better politicians at the next election.
As someone here rightly pointed out here (can't remember who), the resignations seem to be similar to how good byes work with relatives. 5 different good byes starting from the living room to the gate, and still you aren't sure whether they've left.
2 protestors were killed today, 7 journalist were assaulted by security forces ,41 protestors are in hospital. Yet, if you just found your voice against violence when PM's personal house was damaged, you need to do some serious soul searching. Say No to all forms of violence.
Seeing lots of condemnation of the aragalaya. Leave the aragalaya aside, that's just a brand name and doesn't represent everyone protesting against the govt. What I really want to know is if people actually thought violence would not be the inevitable outcome if...1/
So I invite all my friends and family to rethink and re-evaluate what we have been doing. And increase the intensity of your participation in it. The struggle is real for the poor and middle-class people in Sri Lanka. And it's going to get much worse.
"Many Sri Lankans being helpful by nature" has been misused by those in power to provide below par solutions. No food? People will manage to organize donations. No medicine? Someone will organize a fundraiser. No accessible transport? Someone will give a lift. List goes on.
Thread of scenes and stories of #EconomicCrisisLK, from queues and homes around the island.
Photos where individuals are close and identifiable were taken with consent. #lka#srilanka
In Sri Lanka today, millions are adjusting to this new normal by literally living in fuel & gas lines.
Corporates are still having functions and award shows etc. I see people still meeting, partying & dining out maybe trying to cling to some semblance of normalcy.
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