Residents of Kappalthurai in Trincomalee protested yesterday outside the Government Agent's office, condemning the ongoing ban preventing the full use of their lands.
The protest was held whilst the Trincomalee District Coordinating Committee meeting was underway.
Protestors also called for officials from the Ports Authority to stop, what they described as, thuggish behaviour.
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