Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa MP on Saturday condemned the US decision to impose a travel ban on Army Commander and Acting Chief of Defence Staff Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva and his immediate family over alleged human rights violations.
Taking to social media, Premadasa noted “Imposition of a travel ban on army commander Shavendra Silva and his immediate family is regrettable and unfortunate. He is one of the heroic field commanders who spearheaded the national effort to eradicate terrorism.
“All of us stand by him and his family at this hour of need. As a country we shall always stand with the war heroes that brought about an end to 30 years of terrorism” Premadasa said.