26/06/2024 12:23 (UTC)

Sri Lankan teachers protest amid economic crisis

Colombo, Jun 26 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lankan teachers protested in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday over long-standing labour issues amid an economic crisis.

Thousands of teachers and state principals gathered to march to the finance ministry, demanding resolution of pay disparities and other labour-related issues.

The protesters demanded that the right to free education be guaranteed and that 6% of GDP be allocated to education. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).

FOOTAGE SHOWS A PROTEST AGAINST PAY DIFFERENTIALS AND OTHER LABOUR ISSUES IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

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Date: 26/06/2024 12:20 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Civil unrest
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 136 seconds
Reference: 7001376663
Relevance: Normal