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Human Rights and Human Fights – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Sri Lankan authorities shouldn’t use ‘excessive force’ on protesters, UN warns – BBC News Tear gas and water cannons used to disperse uni students- October 4th The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the protesting university students in Kelaniya on the 4th of October who was protesting against the incumbent government. The protesters demanded the release of protesters arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act during the Aragalaya at the Galle Face. Is it fair for a constitutionally elected government by the people in a democratic country to protest at a time of economic crisis by university students when all Sri Lankans be united to solve the sad situation to the extent of over six million people on the verge of starvation? You be the judge. The government of the day is taking all measures ...