"We will not allow anyone to even touch Johnston's hair. We challenge everyone to come here to Kurunegala" Kurunegala Mayor holds meeting supporting Minister Johnston Fernando
In the last 24 hours, the area surrounding the residence of the Sri Lankan president descended into chaos, after national media reported that he will be exempted from hours-long power cuts. https://t.co/RoCUc3wAOq
Army Commander meets foreign diplomats to brief on current situation "The armed forces of Sri Lanka would always comply with the Constitution" https://t.co/iolAz08Hiz
No person shall be on any public road, railway, public park, public recreation ground or other public ground or the seashore' without authorization, until curfew ends- Gazette by President.
Details: https://t.co/xXUHy5V97P
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1. The President has power to declare a #StateOfEmergency
2. The power is subject to judicial review, & must be exercised for legitimate purposes
3. Such a Proclamation is valid for one month (but will expire in 14 days unless approved by Parliament)
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