Event Brief
Sri Lankan opposition launches protest for ex-intelligence chief
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: Sri Lankan opposition leaders launched a protest supporting former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay after he began a fast unto death.
WHO: Sri Lankan opposition leaders
WHAT: Launched a protest in support of former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay, who is on a fast unto death.
WHEN: Jun 08, 2026 at 7:19 AM ET
WHERE: Sri Lanka
WHY: Suresh Sallay was admitted to the National Hospital after resorting to a fast unto death, alleging degrading treatment under detention since late February.
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