Sri Lankan Students, Academics and Media Activists Denounce Peradeniya University’s Ban on IYSSE Lecture
06 January 2025 | World Socialist Web Site
Students, academics and media activists have made powerful statements opposing the University of Peradeniya vice chancellor’s decision to ban an International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) lecture at the university.
Titled “How to fight against IMF austerity program,” the lecture was scheduled for 3.30 p.m. on January 3 at the Political Science Department (PSD). It was sponsored by the university’s Political Science Students Association (PSSA), which had obtained prior permission from PSD head Professor Upul Abeyratne…