US Embassy issues travel alert ahead of protest
The US Embassy in Colombo has issued a travel alert ahead of the joint opposition protest taking place today.
The US Embassy tweeted urging American citizens to exercise caution during the pritest.
“Political rally planned in #Colombo today. American citizens encouraged to exercise caution and avoid large crowds,” the US Embassy tweet said.
Political rally planned in #Colombo today. American citizens encouraged to exercise caution and avoid large crowds.
— U.S. Embassy Colombo (@USEmbSL) September 5, 2018