UN Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy says she is gravely concerned by the use of force to disperse protestors at Galle Face.
Taking to twitter commented that journalists and human rights defenders have a right to monitor demonstrations adding their functions should not be obstructed.
She pointed out that actions that stifle protests and the right to peaceful assembly can worsen economic and political instability in Sri Lanka.
Hanaa Singer-Hamdy called for both factions to reach peaceful solutions in accordance with broad public consultations, claming it is the only way forward.
Gravely concerned by use of force to disperse protestors.
Journalists and human rights defenders have a right to monitor demonstrations and their functions should not be impeded. pic.twitter.com/iqcXvzNtEC— Hanaa Singer-Hamdy (@SingerHanaa) July 22, 2022
