Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the government's ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine net) fishing was called off this evening (13).

The protest, which had continued for nine consecutive days, was suspended following discussions held between representatives of the fishermen and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake earlier today.

The fishermen had launched the Satyagraha urging authorities to remove the ban on tractor-mounted winches, which they say are essential for their Madel fishing operations and livelihoods.

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