US citizens cautioned to avoid large crowds in Colombo today

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The US Embassy in Sri Lanka cautioned American citizens to avoid large crowds in Colombo today.

“Political rally planned in Colombo today. American citizens encouraged to exercise caution and avoid large crowds,” it tweeted.

The anti-government protest organised by the Joint Opposition is planned to be held in Colombo this evening.

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Mandayan Wednesday, 05 September 2018 11:46 AM

Ah, Gota and Basil must keep away!!

m. Basnayake Wednesday, 05 September 2018 11:50 AM

I hope gota and basil get the message

srilankan Wednesday, 05 September 2018 11:57 AM

what a tamasha!!!! claiming peaceful protest but the entire country's one day productivity is at a stand still!!!! and we are expected to elect these baffons!!!

joshua Wednesday, 05 September 2018 11:58 AM

Yes good move....but a US citizen (plus dual) is also joining the rally with lot of hopes!!

lakmal Wednesday, 05 September 2018 12:15 PM

Ooh, bt it organised by American citizen :)

jayantha Wednesday, 05 September 2018 12:25 PM

Its good to give warning notice to avoid the rastiyadu people

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 05 September 2018 12:33 PM

Americans, today is one that you can truly see the number of blind buffaloes we have in this country. No wonder we don't get investors / investments, our state service is bankrupt, our development is totally crooked.

Akila Wednesday, 05 September 2018 02:45 PM

Bunch of thieves are asking for power again , Lets see the effect on rupee tomorrow

SUMANA POOR Wednesday, 05 September 2018 02:56 PM

ONE OF THE RAREST MAFIA INVESTED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FREEDOMS FREELY AVAILABLE OVERFLOWING TO DO THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY WE ALL NEED A TOUGH FEARLESS INDEPENDENT LEADER TO TOTALLY CLEAN UP THIS COUNTRY IMMEDIATELY

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