Sri Lanka: Activists plan protest outside Canadian High Commission in Colombo March 26

Event

Animal rights activists plan to protest at the Canadian High Commission to Sri Lanka and Maldives in Colombo from 15:00 March 26. Participants intend to denounce the alleged poor treatment of a Sri Lankan elephant at a zoo in Edmonton, Canada. Dozens of people will likely attend the gathering.

Security personnel will likely monitor the gathering and may try to break up the protest if it transgresses ongoing COVID-19 gathering restrictions, which ban most nonessential gatherings. While violence is unlikely, minor skirmishes cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are possible near the protest.

Advice

Exercise caution near the protest site. Allow additional travel time in the area.