Protest against NATO in Colombo

by admin
Dec 9, 2011

Photograph Pakistan Today

A protest was held in Colombo on Friday condemning the United States and NATO, after airstrikes on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border killed 12 Pakistani soldiers.

Speakers at the event went on to praise the Sri Lankan government’s war effort, calling it a justified approach and accused Channel 4 of being funded by the LTTE, whilst also being supported by the United States.

Several government ministers attended the protest, including leader of the “National Freedom Front”, Wimal Weerawansa, and Governor Western Province Hon Alvi Maulana and Minister Mervin De Silva.

Other politicians from different political parties were also present, having helped to organise the event with the “Pakistan Sri Lanka Friendship Association”, with many of them having addressed the crowd.

The protestors accused the US and NATO of “terrorising Pakistan” and carried placards of US President Barack Obama, shouting “wanted for murder”.



Photograph Sunday Times

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