Protest by Families of the Disappeared

Protest Against Mineral Sand Mining

Date: 24 July 2024

keywords: Enforced Disappearance, Surveillance

Location: Batticaloa Town , Batticaloa. Eastern Province

Description

This protest was part of a continuing series of protests organised by a society of the Families of the Disappeared, occuring on the 24th of each month. Protestors included parents and relations of those who were forcefully disappeared, who demanded justice for those who were disappeared during the armed conflict.

Organisers

Families of the Disappeared

State Response

On the day, there was intimidation by intelligence and CID officers. On the 26th of July 2024, Amalanayagi - the leader of the society of the Families of the Disappeared was investigated by the CID at her home in Ayithiyamalai (Batticaloa), after she organised the protest.