Tamils in Vavuniya demand an end to land grabs and the PTA

A protest was held in Vavuniya on Tuesday, demanding the Sri Lankan government halt the military appropriation of private lands, repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and release Tamil political prisoners.

13 April 2022

The protest, held in front of Vavuniya bus station, was organised by local civil society groups and joined by members of the public.

It comes as anti-government protests continue largely across the Sinhala south of the island.