Relatives of missing persons protest…

August 31, 2023  

 

 

The relatives of missing persons handed over a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (Aug 31), following a demonstration held in front of the Ministry over several demands including to conduct inquiries regarding the missing persons and to pay the promised compensation to them. The protest was held to mark the International Day of the Disappeared which is celebrated on August 30.

PC - Sanjeewa Lasantha

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