COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release:

Despite criticisms labelling these actions as human rights violations, the President asserted that such measures were imperative for preventing economic instability. Stressing the importance of maintaining law and order, particularly in the aftermath of challenging times, President Wickremesinghe underscored the collective responsibility of all parties in upholding societal order. These sentiments were expressed during a meeting convened at the Presidential Secretariat, where university lecturers gathered to discuss the nation's current economic program. President Wickremesinghe also revealed ongoing government efforts to implement a new edu...