EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES WARNED VISITING AMERICANS TO EVADE COLOMBO AREAS OWING TO MAY DAY RALLIES

The US Embassy noted that several demonstrations and marches are planned in and around Colombo today, May 1, 2022, to protest the economic situation in the country.

The demonstrations are likely to make travel to/from/within Colombo more difficult and cause road closures and traffic congestion throughout the day, the warning states.

Taking this situation into consideration, the US Embassy has advised to refrain from touring the Colombo city and surrounding areas today.