Belarus election: Claims of ‘widespread torture’ against jailed protesters
UTV | COLOMBO – Human rights activists and monitors say there is growing evidence of police brutality against people who have been detained in Belarus...
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Mali protesters occupy national broadcaster
UTV | COLOMBO – Protesters in Mali have forced the state broadcaster off air during large demonstrations in the capital Bamako. Police have fired shots...
Investigate assault on protesters: Namal
(UTV | COLOMBO) – While condemning the Tuesday’s assault on Frontline Socialist Party protesters by the police, former MP Namal Rajapaksa said proper action should...
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters decry China security law plan
(UTV | HONG KONG) – Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters rallying against China’s plans to impose a...
Australian police arrest 10 anti-lockdown protesters
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Police have arrested 10 people at a protest against lockdown restrictions in the Australian state of Victoria. About 150 people flouted...
US embassy attack: Protesters withdraw after standoff in Iraq
(UTV|BAGHDAD) – Protesters who have been demonstrating outside the US embassy in Iraq for a second day have withdrawn from the area after a tense...
US Baghdad embassy attacked by protesters angry at air strikes
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Protesters angered by recent deadly US air strikes targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia have attacked the US embassy compound in Baghdad. US troops...
Glory to Hong Kong: How the protesters got a new song
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The protesters in Hong Kong are embracing a new tune. Glory to Hong Kong, a four-verse song with Cantonese lyrics that references “tears on...
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters block airport – [PHOTOS]
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have blocked roads to the territory’s airport, disrupting the operation of the major Asian transport hub. Trains to the...
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Batticaloa
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The police have used tear gas to disperse groups near Kalladi Bridge in Batticaloa, who had been protesting against the burial of Zion church...