Sri Lankan opposition rallies against government’s proposed judicial reform

Hundreds of opposition lawmakers and activists gathered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Thursday to protest the government's proposed judicial reform legislation. Demonstrators demanded that authorities withdraw the bill, which would add top judges and extend their terms in office.

Protesters argued that the proposed legislation constitutes an explicit attempt by the government to exert control over the judiciary. The rally highlights mounting political tensions surrounding the administration's legal and institutional restructuring efforts.