UPDATE: Wimal Weerawansa Appears in Court After Arrest Order

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Former Sri Lankan parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa appeared before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after an arrest order was issued for his failure to attend a hearing related to a protest that obstructed traffic opposite the United Nations compound in Colombo. The court had ordered his arrest on Monday, but he later reported to the court and appeared before the magistrate. The case stems from allegations that his participation in the protest caused a public disturbance.