(ANSA) – ROME, JUL 28 – The Sri Lankan parliament has extended the state of emergency for another month, which assigns power to the security forces, following the serious economic crisis that has had serious repercussions on the political situation.
At the same time, the police arrested two activists who had led the mass demonstrations that overthrew the president of Sri Lanka. The accusation, reports the Guardian, is of illegal gathering.
The then interim president Ranil Wickremesinghe declared a state of emergency on July 17, thus allowing the military to have the power to detain people, limit public gatherings and search private property. The emergency order would have lapsed yesterday if it had not been ratified by parliament. The extension means it will continue for a month before it can be approved again.
Police also released photographs of 14 people wanted in connection with an arson attack at the Wickremesinghe home. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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