Monks continue satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release
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Buddhist monks began a satyagraha, or non-violent protest, at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo to demand the release of Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera. Reports from Ada Derana, Hiru News and Tamilmirror tracked the demonstration as it continued over several days.
Ada Derana and Hiru News reported that the protest had reached its fourth day, while later reports from Ada Derana, Hiru News and other outlets said it was in its fifth day. The reports do not provide a specific start date or further details about the circumstances of Gnanasara Thera’s imprisonment.
The Island reported that the protest took a confrontational turn on Saturday evening, when protesters and police clashed. It identified Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera as one of the monks involved. Hiru News reported that Kassapa Thera was hospitalised and subsequently returned to the satyagraha.
The reports indicate that the protest was continuing on its fifth day. They do not describe any official response to the monks’ demand or report a further development in Gnanasara Thera’s case.
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Earlier coverage
Reports on the same subject from the months before this story.
- The Sunday Times · Monks begin campaign for Gnanasara Thera’s release with pooja and protest march
- Hiru News · Monks stage protest in Kekirawa over treatment of Gnanasara Thera
- Ada Derana · March demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release enters fifth day
- Hiru News · Monks continue protest demanding Gnanasara Thera’s immediate release
- Hiru News · Monks camp at Viharamahadevi Park demanding release of Gnanasara Thera