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Event

Attack on protesters at Galle Face, 9 May 2022

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Date

9 May 2022

Place

Galle Face Green, Colombo

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Connections (2)

• Deshabandu Tennakoon / Arrested over / Attack on protesters at Galle Face, 9 May 2022Allegation
  • The arrest was reported as connected to investigations into the attack on the “Aragalaya” protest at Galle Face Green on 9 May 2022.20 Aug 2025 · Ada Derana · Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon arrested
• Mahinda Rajapaksa / Resigned as prime minister hours after / Attack on protesters at Galle Face, 9 May 2022
  • NPR: his resignation came hours after some of his supporters attacked peaceful protesters camped outside government offices.9 May 2022 · NPR · The prime minister of Sri Lanka resigns after weeks of protests