The U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka on Tuesday called for a “full and transparent investigation” into the police shooting of unarmed protesters in the central town of Rambukkana, which killed at least one person.
One person was killed and 24 others, including eight police officers, were injured after clashes broke out between protesters and police in Rambukkana on Tuesday, local media Adaderana reported.
U.S. envoy to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that she condemned violence against anyone in the crisis-hit country and called for restraint from all sides.
“I am deeply saddened by the horrible news coming out of Rambukkana. I condemn any violence—whether against protesters or police—and call for restraint [and] calm from all sides. A full, transparent investigation is essential [and] the people’s right to peaceful protest must be upheld,” she said in a tweet.
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