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Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa commenting on the yesterday’s incident which took place at the protest held at the Hambantota harbour said the government was defending the Navy's unlawful action.

A tense situation prevailed at the Hambantota Port when the navy tried to release the two ships seized by workers staging a protest at the port. Navy personnel fired warning shots to disperse the protesters. The Navy Commander is also alleged to have threatened a journalist who was present  at the scene.

In a tweet, Mr. Rajapaksa said “The same government that persecutes our military for winning the war is now defending the Navy's unlawful and embarrassing recent action.”


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  • Perumal Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:11 PM

    Are ships coming to MR Harbour in H'Thota? or only two ships came?

    Indika Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:17 PM

    What a Hypocrite! It is OK to shoot and kill Civilians who protest seeking drinking Water- BUT it is ILLEGAL when the Navy Breaks up an illegal protest and releases an international vessel held by force!!

    Dilan Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:29 PM

    He has forgotten rathupaswewa... he used the army to protect one of him friends factories Killed 3 people... at least here on onewas killed n the GoSL only used the navy to release 2 foreign shipped held hostage by rajapakses goons

    Shelly. Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:30 PM

    Ane Gota pirihela thiyena tharamak. via DM Android App

    Max Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:33 PM

    This govt is full of "weda beri tazens" and now in the situation of foot in the mouth.

    Sharon Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:38 PM

    Country really feels your absence Sir. We salute you for all what you did for the nation. via DM iOS App

    R.R.Rohan Sunday, 11 December 2016 02:12 PM

    The media guy was talking to the navy officer like a thug, He is virtually threatening the officer, he deserved what he got.

    ali Sunday, 11 December 2016 02:40 PM

    Don't think so

    ali Sunday, 11 December 2016 02:41 PM

    Trying to say now you're with people?

    danny Sunday, 11 December 2016 02:50 PM

    the govenment should not allow these type of protest, they must take legal action against them

    TERMINATOR Monday, 12 December 2016 07:20 AM

    Most of the protestants are MR supporters. These kind of protests are happening in the country because of NO WHITE VAN or AUTHORITARIAN RULE being practiced now as earlier. The media personnel doesn't respect the NAVY (The way he talks). Anyway, WE CANT BLAME THE NAVY OFFICER.

    Sim Monday, 12 December 2016 07:38 AM

    Stop protests and strikes for one year for the government to move forward

    RanjtS Monday, 12 December 2016 11:56 AM

    Gotta put your finger where it belongs. They didn't kill any violent protesters, like you killed innocent civilians at Rathupaswala.

    senay Tuesday, 13 December 2016 04:39 AM

    Kettle calling the Pot black.


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