Sri Lanka: Protesters demonstrating outside Fort Railway Station in Colombo Dec. 8

Event

Unionized workers employed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) are protesting outside Fort Railway Station in the Fort area of Colombo Dec. 8. Several dozen workers are denouncing the government’s decision to transfer shares from the Yugadanavi Power Plant to a US company. Protesters are partially blocking traffic on nearby roads.

Authorities will likely monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible. Localized transport disruptions are likely until the protest concludes.

Advice

Avoid the area due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.