Both parties to the case agree that the second protest held on 3 rd November 2015 was peacefully conducted, primarily because the HNDA students had the opportunity to discuss their concerns with the higher officials of the Ministry. The Human Rights Commission noted that police officers themselves had provided the opportunity to discuss the matter with the relevant authorities Dr. Deepika Udagama Chairperson Human Rights commission of Sri Lanka Mr. Saliya Peiris Commissioner Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Ms. Ambika Satkunanadan Commissioner Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Mr. Hameed Ghazzali Hussain Commissioner Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Dr. UpanandaVidanapathirana Commissioner Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka 98

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