UK welcomes release of Hejaaz Hizbullah

09 Feb 2022 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The UK government has welcomed the release on bail of Hejaaz Hizbullah, Ahnaf Jazeem, and other detainees held under the PTA in recent months.

The British High Commission in Colombo said in a twitter message that "the UK will continue to raise concerns of those held under the PTA - including those held in pre-trial detention for lengthy periods - and uphold their right to a fair trial."