Steps have been taken to launch a Hartal (general strike) in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka to protest against the present government violating the rights of the Tamil people in the North.

According to a request made by several Tamil parties, including the Illankai Tamil Arusu Kachchi (ITAK) Party, to support the hartal being carried out today, traders have closed shops and private buses have suspended operations to show support.

Reportedly all shops and schools were closed in the Jaffna Town and other areas in the North due to the hartal. Only restaurants and pharmacies are open in the Jaffna district and all other shops are closed and only SLTB buses are operating.

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