A protest that took a turn for the worse

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The Protest against the fuel price hike organised by opposition parties headed by the UNP took a turn for the worse with the Police using tear gas and water canons to disperse the protesters. The Protest held in front of the Fort railway station saw a gathering of leading opposition figures including leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickreamasinge. Pictured here are the scenes as the protest unfolded. Pix by Samantha Perera

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MyLanka Friday, 17 February 2012 04:54 PM

My country... family country

FRANNY Friday, 17 February 2012 05:11 PM

Where is the so called Democracy and a free Nation. This is not the LTTE but our own Brothers who are fihgting for a living

Kamal Friday, 17 February 2012 06:51 PM

Good work, people dont give up until you get good result

Sherine Friday, 17 February 2012 07:29 PM

So sad to see those pics.. really really shame on our votes

shan Saturday, 18 February 2012 01:20 AM

Are the Police a different breed in our country who don't understand the plight of the poor?

Gandha Kata Azwer Saturday, 18 February 2012 04:20 AM

Fire burning everywhere. All becos of fire prices. Corrupt ministers muss stop stealing from the govt then fire will go down.

Rj Saturday, 18 February 2012 05:28 AM

Where are all the politicians who started this? Run scared i guess. Fighters fr democracy? As usual innocent ppl who pay the price?

prag Sunday, 19 February 2012 04:27 AM

What is happening in this country... its like Egypt????

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