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SL raise security concerns about England Tests due to UK riots

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The Sri Lanka men’s team has raised concerns about the security situation in England in light of the anti-immigrant riots that have erupted in various cities. 

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has responded by reassuring Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the team about the security arrangements in place.
Players already in England for the pre-series training have also expressed anxiety about the unrest, particularly as they do not have a security plan covering this portion of their trip. This nine-person contingent – seven players and two support staff – have asked SLC to arrange for better security over the next few days, as they travel to and from a ground near London.

“Most of the issues seem not to be close to where we are but everyone is still a little concerned,” one player in England told ESPNcricinfo. “We can’t really go out to dinner or do anything like that. Mostly we stay in the hotel. No one wants to run into trouble and get beaten up.

“We’ve asked the board to try and ask for some security for us until the main team arrives, but we haven’t heard anything back yet.”

Most of the team is set to arrive in England for a three-match Test series on Sunday, at which point the ECB’s security plan kicks in. Sri Lanka’s team manager Mahinda Halangoda, who is still in Sri Lanka, told ESPNcricinfo that he had raised concerns with the ECB after seeing news reports from Manchester – where the team play their first Test from August 21 – in particular.

“I raised the issue with them, but the ECB responded very quickly and sent us their comprehensive security arrangements,” Halangoda said. “We’ll be having a security liaison on the tour from them as well.”

While some far-right protests have been marked by violence, there have, over the last few days, been large counter-protests aimed at protecting immigrant-owned businesses, places of worship, and other places immigrants frequent.

The United Kingdom government also assured sporting bodies that the country remained safe for sports, on an emergency call on Wednesday. The UK police has stated unequivocally that it will crack down on and prevent violence.

Sri Lanka are set to play three Tests in England which begin on August 21 in Manchester. The teams then head to Lord’s for the second Test from August 29 before finishing off at The Oval on September 6.

(espncricinfo.com)

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SJB MPs pay last respects to the Pope Francis

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Dr. Kavinda Jayawardana and Hector Appuhamy had recently visited the Vatican to pay their final respects to the late His Holiness Pope Francis.

They have visited the Vatican, representing the Catholic political authority in Sri Lanka.

The funeral of Pope Francis will be held today (April 26) with Sri Lanka declaring it a national day of mourning.

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201 underworld figures residing overseas

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It’s reported that 201 key underworld figures are reportedly coordinating crimes in Sri Lanka, including murders and drug trafficking, while residing abroad, mainly in countries like Dubai.

Police sources say all relevant details about these individuals have been shared with INTERPOL.

Following discussions with authorities in host countries, legal steps are underway to extradite these underworld members. Accordingly, 19 have already been brought back to Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, police have received information that around 65 major organized crime leaders are still residing abroad.

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EU GSP+ monitoring mission to visit SL from April 28

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A monitoring mission from the European Union (EU) will visit Sri Lanka from April 28 to May 7, 2025, to assess the country’s progress in meeting the conditions required for continued access to GSP+ trade preferences. This visit is part of the EU’s regular biannual review process.

During the mission, EU representatives will engage with government officials, institutions, politicians, civil society, trade unions, and business associations, and will also conduct site visits across the country.

Sri Lanka is one of eight low- or lower-middle income countries benefiting from the GSP+ scheme, a special incentive arrangement for Sustainable Development and Good Governance. Eligibility requires the ratification and effective implementation of 27 international conventions related to human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, climate change, and good governance.

The EU, comprising 27 member states with a population of 450 million, is Sri Lanka’s second-largest export market. In 2024, Sri Lanka exported goods worth €2.7 billion to the EU, with 85% of these exports enjoying duty-free access under GSP+.

(News 1st)

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