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2017 Hambantota protest case

Last verified 5 September 2026

Current status of the 2017 Hambantota protest case

CHARGES PENDING

Unlawful assembly, obstructing police duty, damage to public property - arrested with two other MPs during an October 2017 protest against a Chinese-backed port/land deal in Hambantota

What’s happened

An arrest warrant was issued in Jul 2025 for non-appearance, then recalled after he appeared in court

Court
Hambantota Magistrate's Court
Next hearing / due
Next hearing not confirmed
Sources (2)

2017 Hambantota protest case timeline

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    Next Step Pending

    An arrest warrant was issued in Jul 2025 for non-appearance, then recalled after he appeared in court

    Court: Hambantota Magistrate's Court

    Sources (2)