2013 Rathupaswala shooting
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On 1 August 2013, a shooting occurred during a protest in Rathupaswala, Sri Lanka. Security forces opened fire on protestors who were demanding access to clean water, causing three deaths and injuring several others.[1][2][3] On 17 May 2024, Gamapaha High Court acquitted and released four suspects in relation to the shooting.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Francis, Krishan (August 13, 2013). "EU wants probe into Sri Lanka protest killings". Associated Press. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ↑ Siriwardana, Ajith (August 10, 2013). "HRW wants impartial probe into Weliweriya incident". Daily Mirror. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka: Investigate 'Clean Water' Protest Deaths". Human Rights Watch. August 9, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Rathupaswala killings : Army soldiers acquitted". Newswire. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ↑ "Four including army Major General acquitted in Rathupaswala shooting case". Daily Mirror. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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