Protest against Trinco oil tank farm deal...

December 29, 2021  

 

A protest was staged by Public Service’s Samagi Trade Union Federation today (December 29) against the agreement to be inked between Sri Lanka and India for the joint development of Trincomalee oil tank farm. Holding placards in front of the Ministry of Finance, the protestors urged the government to roll back the decision for the sell-off of national resources.

Captured by - Sanjeewa Lasantha

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