http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1308/S00240.htm Violent Incidents in Weliweriya, Sri Lanka Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:24 pm Press Release: US State Department Violent Incidents in Weliweriya, Sri Lanka Press Statement Jen Psaki Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 9, 2013 The United States is concerned by recent violent incidents, including shootings of unarmed protesters, in Weliweriya, Sri Lanka. We offer our condolences to the families of the deceased and injured, continue to urge all sides to exercise restraint, and urge the authorities to respect the right of peaceful protest. [....]