An activist group announced plans to launch an indefinite protest outside Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of new education reforms and calling for the resignation of the education minister. The protest, organized by the group “Adults Standing for Children,” is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Jan. 12, according to the group’s convener, former minister and National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa. Speaking at a news conference in Colombo on Saturday, Weerawansa said parents from across the country are invited to join the continuous sit-in, regardless of political affiliation. He alleged that the proposed education…
Wimal to launch “HariniGoHome” indefinite strike
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