Sri Lanka: Ambulance drivers' strike ongoing in Central Province as of Dec. 20

Ambulance drivers are striking in Central Province as of Dec. 20 to protest a new transfer procedure imposed by authorities. Drivers have threatened to extend the work stoppage through Jan. 1 if their demands are not met. Participation in the action is unclear, but hundreds of drivers could join the action.

Ambulance service disruptions are likely throughout Central Province during the strike. Participants may demonstrate outside hospitals and government offices during the work stoppage. While protests that materialize will likely pass peacefully, increased security measures and localized transport disruptions remain possible near gathering sites.