For the motherland…

July 26, 2010

Expatriates living in European countries gathered under the Sri Lankan national flag in front of the UN head office, Geneva, Switzerland in order to carry out a demonstration against the expert panel appointed by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Over 1000 Sri Lankan’s were seen taking part in the event holding banners, posters and waving Sri Lankan flags. Following the demonstrations a letter was handed over to Ban Ki-moon stating that the expert panel on Sri Lanka be abolished. (Pics courtesy Apiwenuwenapi Italy)

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