US renews call for calm and rule of law in SL

US Ambassador Julie Chung

The US yesterday reiterated its call for calm in Sri Lanka.

“We urge all parties to approach this juncture with a commitment to the betterment of the nation and to work quickly to implement solutions that will bring long-term economic and political stability,” US

Ambassador Julie Chung said in a tweet.

She also condemned all violence and called for the rule of law to be upheld. 

“A peaceful transfer of power within SL’s democratic and constitutional framework is essential so the people’s demands for accountability, transparency, democratic governance and a better future can be realised,” she added.