Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A number of opposition political parties and civil society organisations are planning to hold a protest in Colombo tomorrow. The demonstration is timed to coincide with a court hearing for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is facing charges related to the alleged misuse of state funds.

Organisations including the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Youth Front, Ceylon Workers Congress, and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are involved. They plan to gather near the Colombo Magistrate's Court.

According to Charith Abeysinghe, an organiser for the SJB, the protest is about more than just one person. He stated: "This is not just about one individual. It's about standing up against political suppression."

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