Police, protesters clash in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: An official says thirteen people have been injured after protesters against the budget clashed with police in Sri Lankas capital. Pushpa Soysa, a spokeswoman for Colombo National Hospital, says eight policemen and five protesters were hurt in Wednesdays protest.
Police barricaded the road to stop the march from reaching the presidents office and later used a water cannon to disperse defying protesters.
The protesters say the budget contains no proposals for employing the countrys youth.
Posted by: Steve White 2011-12-01 |