In Sri Lanka, three student activists are being detained without any due process and are at risk of torture for participating in peaceful protests.
In July, the Sri Lankan masses brought down Gota Rajapaksa. But once they left the streets, his stooge, Ranil Wickremesinghe took his place and unleashed repression.
On Saturday July 9, tens of thousands of ordinary Sri Lankans descended on the capital, Colombo, and proceeded to take over the presidential residence.
A month has passed since nationwide anger erupted in Sri Lanka, leaving the ruling class shellshocked. It is about time that the trade union leaders take the path of struggle and organize the fight seriously.
The most spectacular struggle of the Sri Lankan people since the 1953 Hartal is presently unfolding. Only class independence can lead to victory!
