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Sri Lankan Government supporters disrupt peaceful protests

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Srilankan government supporters, on Monday, struck peaceful anti-government protest sites around the nation including Colombo, says Human Rights Watch

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, Bar Association and other foreign diplomats have condemned the attack on protesters and called for an impartial investigation.

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Following this, the protesters are now calling for Prime Minister’s brother to resign from his role as the president.

It was noted that the government should protect the right to peaceful protest and ensure the security forces are responding appropriately to public disorder.

This came after hundreds of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s supporters charged at Galle face green, the camp site of peaceful protesters.

The protestors were there for weeks demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation.

Witnesses of the incident recount that the government supporters attacked the protestors with clubs and other weapons and even set fire to their tents.

Hours later, Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as prime minister.

South Asia director at Human Rights Watch, Meenakshi Ganguly says these attacks risk further deadly violence.

“It is vitally important for the security forces to fully respect the right to peaceful assembly, and for those responsible for violence to be held to account.”

Kasumi Ranasinghe Arachchige, a protester present at Galle Face Green notes that as the protesters came in with knives and sticks the police forces retreated from the spot.

She says that the government supporters started destroying everything.

 “It seemed as if they knew what and who to look for.”

The government later imposed a nationwide curfew after over 150 people were reported injured and at least five dead in different incidents. 

Former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has warned the protestors about saboteurs who might incite violence.

The Sri Lankan government has asked the respective authorities to shoot the lawbreakers on sight in order to control the widespread violence.

Tens of thousands of army, navy and air force personnel are currently patrolling the streets of Colombo but crowds continue to gather.

Shreya Vats contributed to this report

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President-elect Trump names new border czar

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to appoint former Acting ICE Director, Tom Homan as the next U.S. border czar.

Trump praised Homan’s track record, calling him the most effective candidate for addressing border security concerns.

This decision aligns with Trump-Vance administration’s agenda to reinforce U.S. border enforcement and immigration policy when they take office in 2025.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Iran acknowledges accusations of involvement in alleged murder plot targeting Trump

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The Iranian government responds as U.S. authorities detail claims of an assassination plot linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps.

In a significant development, Iran has broken its silence following allegations that an Iranian national was connected to a murder-for-hire plot aimed at former President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Department of Justice reported that Farhad Shakeri, 51, admitted to being directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out the assassination on October 7.

The case underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, especially amid ongoing geopolitical disputes and U.S. sanctions on Tehran.

The Iranian government’s response, though measured, comes as observers highlight the serious nature of such allegations, emphasizing potential repercussions on international relations and security policies.

Analysts believe this could further strain already fragile diplomatic ties and potentially influence future talks on issues like nuclear agreements and regional security.

The situation remains fluid, with U.S. officials and global security experts closely monitoring Iran’s actions and the broader response to these claims.

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Trump picks loyalist Miller for key immigration role

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President-elect Donald Trump has named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy in his new administration.

Vice President-elect JD Vance congratulated Miller, calling him “a fantastic pick” on social media.

Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration, has been a central figure in Trump’s policy decisions, including the 2018 family separation policy.

He was also a prominent voice in crafting Trump’s speeches during the first administration.

Since leaving the White House, Miller has led America First Legal, a group aimed at countering the Biden administration’s policies.

Miller’s role will likely shape the administration’s direction on immigration and conservative values.

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