'Gave illegal orders to fire live ammunition': Top cop arrested over death of anti-govt protester in Sri Lanka
2 years, 8 months ago

'Gave illegal orders to fire live ammunition': Top cop arrested over death of anti-govt protester in Sri Lanka

Firstpost  

A 42-year-old man was killed as police used tear gas and live rounds to disperse a crowd, which had blockaded a busy highway and railway line linking the capital Colombo with the central city of Kandy Colombo: A top Sri Lankan police officer was arrested Wednesday after ordering his subordinates to fire on anti-government protesters, in clashes that left one man dead and nearly 30 others wounded. Police used tear gas and live rounds to disperse the crowd, which had blockaded a busy highway and railway line linking the capital Colombo with the central city of Kandy. “The magistrate held that the officer was responsible for giving illegal orders to fire live ammunition,” a court official told AFP. Utilities unable to pay for fuel imports have imposed lengthy daily blackouts to ration power, while long lines snake around service stations as people queue for diesel, petrol and kerosene.

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Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at election protest; 15 injured
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at election protest; 15 injured

The Hindu  

Police in Sri Lanka on February 26, 2023 fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters angry over a decision to postpone local elections after the government said it cannot finance them because of the country's crippling economic crisis. Thousands of supporters of the Opposition National People's Power party tried to march toward the main business district in capital …

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at election protest; 15 hurt
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at election protest; 15 hurt

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Police in Sri Lanka on Sunday fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters angry over a decision to postpone local elections after the government said it cannot finance them because of the country’s crippling economic crisis. Thousands of supporters of the opposition National People’s Power party tried to march toward the main business district …

Sri Lankan police disperse protesters demanding election
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lankan police disperse protesters demanding election

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan police fired tear gas and a water cannon at opposition supporters who marched in the capital on Monday demanding that the government hold next month’s local council elections as planned. Several thousand backers of Samagi Jana Balawegaya, or United Peoples’ Power party, shouted anti-government slogans as they marched toward the center of Colombo, where …

Group seeks ex-Sri Lankan president’s arrest in Singapore
2 years, 5 months ago

Group seeks ex-Sri Lankan president’s arrest in Singapore

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A human rights group said Sunday it had filed a criminal complaint with Singapore’s attorney general to seek the arrest of Sri Lanka’s former president for alleged war crimes during his country’s civil war. The complaint alleges Rajapaksa committed grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions during the civil war “and that these are crimes subject to …

Sri Lanka crisis: The story of our next-door neighbour's collapse | Photo Diary
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: The story of our next-door neighbour's collapse | Photo Diary

India Today  

Starving people, a crippling economy, dysfunctional politics, a sea of protesters on the streets and police trying to maintain law and order - that's the story of our next-door neighbour, Sri Lanka. Reeling under a severe foreign exchange crisis with falling reserves, Sri Lanka is now struggling to elect a president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country and Ranil Wickremesinghe …

Sri Lanka crisis: Youth dies during protest outside PM's office in Colombo
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Youth dies during protest outside PM's office in Colombo

Hindustan Times  

Amid massive protests outside Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a 26-year-old man reportedly died after developing breathing difficulties when forces opened tear gas to control the situation. Demonstrators gather outside the office of Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo on Wednesday. Read here for live updates on the crisis Protestors had entered Wickremesinghe's office …

Sri Lanka crisis: 'State of emergency' declared after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives today
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: 'State of emergency' declared after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives today

India TV News  

Highlights Sri Lanka on Wednesday declared a state of emergency amid economic crisis PMO informed that the state of emergency and a curfew in the Western province had been imposed Prime Minister has also ordered the security forces to arrest people acting in a riotous manner Sri Lanka crisis updates : Sri Lanka on Wednesday declared a state of emergency …

Photos: All that happened in Sri Lanka on big day of protests
2 years, 6 months ago

Photos: All that happened in Sri Lanka on big day of protests

Al Jazeera  

Outrage over Sri Lanka’s collapsing economy came to a boil on Saturday when tens of thousands of protesters stormed the colonial-era residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and later set the prime minister’s house on fire. The protesters, many holding the Sri Lankan flag, swarmed into Rajapaksa’s colonial-era fortified residence and the presidential secretariat. Some made tea, while others issued statements …

Sri Lanka crisis: Protesters find millions of rupees from Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Protesters find millions of rupees from Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house

India TV News  

Highlights Several dramatic videos have been doing the rounds on social media after Saturday's upheaval In one of the videos, protesters were seen counting the currency notes Protesters claimed the notes were unearthed from the President's official residence Sri Lanka crisis: Protesters who stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house on Saturday claimed to have recovered a large sum of money from …

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm home
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm home

Deccan Chronicle  

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence in Colombo Saturday, a top defence source told AFP, before protesters gathered to demand his resignation stormed the compound. "The president was escorted to safety," the source said, adding that troops fired in the air to prevent angry crowds from overrunning the President's Palace. Sri Lanka has suffered through …

Sri Lanka economic crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm residence
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka economic crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm residence

India Today  

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence in Colombo on Saturday moments before thousands of protesters broke through police barricades and stormed the compound. Live reports on @IndiaToday: https://t.co/p6JV6FzCub pic.twitter.com/8zlJdBfN2P — Shiv Aroor July 9, 2022 Local TV channel NewsFirst showed video footage from the protest where people can be seen holding Sri Lankan flags and helmets. Police …

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan police fired tear gas on July 9 at protesters demanding that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government resign over the island nation's worst economic crisis in recent memory. Thousands of protesters carrying Sri Lankan flags rode on the relatively few vehicles on the roads due to an acute fuel shortage, while others rode bicycles and many walked to …

Protesters scream 'Gota, go home', storm Sri Lanka prez's home as crisis worsens
2 years, 6 months ago

Protesters scream 'Gota, go home', storm Sri Lanka prez's home as crisis worsens

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled from his residence in capital Colombo Saturday afternoon after mobs protesting the ongoing and severe economic crisis stormed and overran the building's compound. Troops armed with assault rifles - rushed to reinforce police guarding the president's home - were forced to fire in the air to hold back the crowd till Rajapaksa could escape, …

Sri Lanka imposes curfew as cops fire tear gas at protesters
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka imposes curfew as cops fire tear gas at protesters

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Police imposed a curfew in Sri Lanka’s capital and surrounding areas on Friday, a day before a planned protest demanding the resignations of the country’s president and prime minister because of the economic crisis that has caused severe shortages of essential goods and disrupted people’s livelihoods. Hours before the curfew announcement, police fired tear gas and …

Protesters demanding Sri Lankan President's resignation block all entrances of presidential secretariat; 21 arrested
2 years, 6 months ago

Protesters demanding Sri Lankan President's resignation block all entrances of presidential secretariat; 21 arrested

India Today  

A group of protesters in Sri Lanka demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapksa for the mismanagement of the economy blocked all entrances of the presidential secretariat here, forcing the police on Monday to arrest 21 people, including a Buddhist monk and four women. Sri Lanka is awaiting official confirmation from India on a new credit line that would allow …

Sri Lanka troops open fire as protest over fuel turns to riot
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka troops open fire as protest over fuel turns to riot

Al Jazeera  

Police say four civilians and three soldiers were wounded when shots were fired during unrest sparked by the economic crisis. Sri Lanka’s military opened fire to contain rioting at a fuel station as unprecedented queues for petrol and diesel were seen across the bankrupt country, officials said. “A group of 20 to 30 people pelted stones and damaged an army …

Sri Lanka police tear gas protesters opposed to president
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka police tear gas protesters opposed to president

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Police in Sri Lanka used tear gas and a water cannons Saturday to disperse demonstrators trying to approach the president’s office to demand he resign over the country’s ongoing economic crisis. Sri Lanka is nearly bankrupt, having defaulted on its foreign loans, and is battling acute shortages of essential goods like cooking gas, fuel and medicines. …

Sri Lanka crisis: Politicians' homes set afire, shoot-at-sight orders as protests against govt intensify
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Politicians' homes set afire, shoot-at-sight orders as protests against govt intensify

India Today  

The civil unrest in Sri Lanka has escalated to unprecedented levels over the past few days as the protests against the country’s government over the economic crisis continue. Supporters of Mahinda Rajapaksa clashed with the anti-government protesters, who demanded his ouster over Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis that has led to acute shortages of food, fuel and medicines and prolonged …

Sri Lanka: MP killed, houses of PM, ministers set on fire amid violent protests
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka: MP killed, houses of PM, ministers set on fire amid violent protests

Op India  

On May 9, Amarakeerthi Athukorala, Sri Lanka’s MP from the ruling party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, was found dead amidst violent clashes. Expect serious repercussions if any peaceful protestors or media are harmed.” Every single time the Rajapaksa’s take the back alley instead of the high road. https://t.co/gGmnAvSYxg — Sajith Premadasa May 9, 2022 Clashes in Sri Lanka Reports suggest …

Sri Lanka issues ‘shoot-on-sight’ order to quell unrest
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka issues ‘shoot-on-sight’ order to quell unrest

Al Jazeera  

The government authorises military and police to arrest people without warrants a day after the deadly violence and the PM’s resignation. Sri Lanka has ordered troops to shoot on sight after it granted its military and police emergency powers to arrest people without warrants in the wake of Monday’s violence that left seven people dead and resulted in the resignation …

Sri Lanka: Flashpoints in deadly violence over economic crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka: Flashpoints in deadly violence over economic crisis

Al Jazeera  

Monday saw fierce clashes between government loyalists and protesters, resulting in seven deaths and forcing PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign. Defying the curfew, hundreds of protesters also swarmed the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office in Colombo for the 32nd day to demand that he follow in his elder brother’s footsteps and quit. Here are the main incidents of the …

Sri Lanka crisis: Shots fired from Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Shots fired from Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence

The Hindu  

Shots were fired from inside the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's official residence Monday, as thousands of protesters breached the main gate and torched a truck at the entrance, an AFP reporter said. Police also fired tear gas to push back protesters retaliating against an attack on them earlier in the day by those loyal to the outgoing premier Mahinda Rajapaksa. …

Ruling-party MP dies in Sri Lanka clashes: police
2 years, 8 months ago

Ruling-party MP dies in Sri Lanka clashes: police

The Hindu  

A legislator from Sri Lanka’s ruling party shot dead an anti-government protester and then took his own life during a confrontation outside the capital, police said Monday. Amarakeerthi Athukorala opened fire and critically wounded two people blocking his car in the town of Nittambuwa, police said, adding that one of the victims died of his injuries. “Thousands surrounded the building …

Sri Lankan police use tear gas on protesters near Parliament
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lankan police use tear gas on protesters near Parliament

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan police used tear gas and a water cannon on Friday to disperse student protesters who were camped outside Parliament criticizing lawmakers for not ousting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government over the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. Separately, protesters have been occupying the entrance to the president’s office in the capital, Colombo, for …

In pics | Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown
2 years, 8 months ago

In pics | Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown

The Hindu  

Despite witnessing wars for several years, Sri Lanka’s economy is in a tough spot right now, probably the first time after the country gained its independence. Protesters gather at the Galle Face seafront during weekend protests amid the country's ongoing economic and political crisis in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Demonstrators pull down metal barriers as they try to enter the main …

A fuel hunt that turned fatal in Sri Lanka
2 years, 8 months ago

A fuel hunt that turned fatal in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Strings of white flags flutter all around this small, mostly Buddhist town, with posters mourning the loss of a local man, appearing every few yards. Mr. Lakshan, who was shot dead by police on Tuesday, became the first fatal victim of police violence in the current wave of citizens’ protests across Sri Lanka in the wake of its crushing economic …

Sri Lankan leader promises inquiry into police shooting
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lankan leader promises inquiry into police shooting

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday pledged an impartial and transparent inquiry into a police shooting that left one person dead and 13 others injured during protests over the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. Rajapaksa said in a tweet he was “deeply saddened” over the incident Tuesday in Rambukkana, 90 kilometers northeast of the …

Protests intensify in Sri Lanka over killing of anti-government protester
2 years, 8 months ago

Protests intensify in Sri Lanka over killing of anti-government protester

The Hindu  

The fatal shooting of an anti-government protester by the Sri Lankan police on Tuesday has sparked wide condemnation domestically and internationally, while intensifying ongoing anti-government protests in the wake of severe food shortages and record inflation. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka, a body of lawyers, said it was “shocked and saddened at the loss of life” in the incident …

Sri Lanka Town Under Curfew, Foreign Concern Over Killing
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka Town Under Curfew, Foreign Concern Over Killing

News 18  

Police kept up a curfew in central Sri Lanka on Wednesday, a day after the killing of an anti-government demonstrator in escalating protests across the island triggered international condemnation. The government promised investigations into allegations that police used excessive force to disperse people protesting high fuel prices and demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation over the worsening economic crisis. Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka protester shot dead by cops, first killing during anti-govt agitation
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka protester shot dead by cops, first killing during anti-govt agitation

Hindustan Times  

The Sri Lanka police on Tuesday shot dead one man and wounded 10 others, news agency AFP reported, quoting officials. Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948, with severe shortages of essential goods such as fuel and regular blackouts causing widespread misery. The protest was one of many spontaneous gatherings staged around Sri Lanka …

One protester shot dead by Sri Lanka police during anti-government protests, say officials
2 years, 8 months ago

One protester shot dead by Sri Lanka police during anti-government protests, say officials

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka police shot dead one man and injured 10 others on Tuesday in the first fatal clash with demonstrators protesting the island nation’s crippling economic crisis. The protest was one of many spontaneous gatherings staged around Sri Lanka on Tuesday, after the country’s main petrol retailer hiked prices by nearly 65 percent. Doctors at Sri Lanka’s main children’s hospital …

Sri Lanka Police Shoot Dead Anti-govt Protester, Wound 10 Others Amid Unrest
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka Police Shoot Dead Anti-govt Protester, Wound 10 Others Amid Unrest

News 18  

Sri Lanka police shot dead a protester and wounded 24 others on Tuesday in the first fatal clash with residents demonstrating against the government over the island nation’s crippling economic crisis. Police fired live rounds at a crowd that had blockaded a railway line and highway connecting the capital Colombo with the central city of Kandy to protest oil shortages …

Burning tyres, blocked roads as Sri Lanka protests fuel shortage, price hikes
2 years, 8 months ago

Burning tyres, blocked roads as Sri Lanka protests fuel shortage, price hikes

Hindustan Times  

A shortage of fuel in crisis-hit Sri Lanka ignited massive protests across the country Tuesday as tens of thousands of angry motorists burned tyres and blocked a major road leading into capital Colombo, news agency AFP reported citing police and local officials. Sri Lanka fuel protests Protests have engulfed the island nation over the past weeks after the government ran …

Sri Lankan Police open fire at anti-govt protesters; 1 killed, 10 injured
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lankan Police open fire at anti-govt protesters; 1 killed, 10 injured

India TV News  

Highlights Sri Lankan Police confirmed opening fire at many anti-govt protestors in Rambukkana. The Sri Lankan Police on Tuesday had confirmed opening fire at many anti-government protestors in Rambukkana. Sri Lankan state media reported that the public had blocked the railway tracks near the Rambukkana railway crossing for over 8 hours over fuel price hike. Moody’s said the suspension would …

Sri Lanka PM Appeals to End Anti-govt Protests, Says Every Min on Street Deprives Country of Dollar Inflow
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka PM Appeals to End Anti-govt Protests, Says Every Min on Street Deprives Country of Dollar Inflow

News 18  

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said the government is working round-the-clock to overcome the economic crisis. Rajapaksa appealed to end anti-government protests stating, “every minute spent on streets deprives the country of dollar inflow.” Sri Lanka’s doctors warned on Sunday they were nearly out of life-saving medicines and said the island nation’s economic crisis threatened a worse …

Lanka protesters defy curfew after web ban
2 years, 9 months ago

Lanka protesters defy curfew after web ban

Hindustan Times  

COLOMBO: Opposition lawmakers and thousands of people angered by the government’s handling of Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis on Sunday marched to denounce the President’s move to impose a nationwide curfew and state of emergency, as protests over food and fuel shortages swelled. Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and finance minister Basil Rajapaksa may step down soon as public …

Sri Lankan police fire tear gas at university students during protest amid curfew
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lankan police fire tear gas at university students during protest amid curfew

Firstpost  

In Western Province, a total of 664 people were arrested for violating the curfew and trying to stage an anti-government rally Colombo: Sri Lankan police fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of university students during a protest in the central province despite a curfew on Sunday, as demands grew for appointment of an all-party interim government to address …

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Opposition lawmakers march in the capital, protesting the state of emergency
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Opposition lawmakers march in the capital, protesting the state of emergency

Firstpost  

The emergency declaration by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gives him wide powers to preserve public order, suppress mutiny, riot or civil disturbances or for the maintenance of essential supplies Colombo, Sri Lanka: Opposition lawmakers in Sri Lanka on Sunday marched in the capital, Colombo, protesting against the president’s move to impose a curfew and state of emergency amid a worsening economic …

Police fire tear gas as Sri Lanka protesters defy curfew
2 years, 9 months ago

Police fire tear gas as Sri Lanka protesters defy curfew

Al Jazeera  

Protesters rally in Kandy and Colombo despite a curfew, demanding that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign as the economic crisis worsens. Colombo, Sri Lanka – Police in Sri Lanka have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse student-led protests near the country’s second-biggest city, Kandy, amid growing calls for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation over an economic crisis that has resulted …

After unrest, Sri Lanka imposes state of emergency
2 years, 9 months ago

After unrest, Sri Lanka imposes state of emergency

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka's president declared a state of emergency Friday giving sweeping powers to security forces a day after hundreds tried to storm his house in anger over an unprecedented economic crisis. Demonstrators move away from tear gas used by the police near Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence during a protest against him as many parts of the crisis-hit country …

Sri Lanka crisis: Protests near president's residence act of terrorism, says govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Protests near president's residence act of terrorism, says govt

India Today  

The Sri Lankan government on Friday termed the violent demonstration near President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence over the current economic crisis as "an act of terrorism" and blamed "extremist elements" linked to opposition parties for the incident. READ | Sri Lanka to turn off street lights amid longest-ever blackout as economic crisis deepens A foreign exchange crunch in Sri Lanka has …

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Dozens injured as angry protesters try to storm President Rajapaksa’s home
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Dozens injured as angry protesters try to storm President Rajapaksa’s home

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly 50 people were injured …

Lanka Crisis: Protests Near President's Residence 'Act of Terrorism', Says Govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Lanka Crisis: Protests Near President's Residence 'Act of Terrorism', Says Govt

News 18  

The Sri Lankan government on Friday termed the violent demonstration near President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence over the current economic crises as “an act of terrorism” and blamed “extremist elements” linked to opposition parties for the incident. Police fired tear gas and water cannons at the protesters after they pulled down a steel barricade placed near the president’s residence. A statement …

Sri Lanka president blames 'extremist' group for violence amid economic crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka president blames 'extremist' group for violence amid economic crisis

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office blamed an unidentified 'extremist' group for creating the violent situation during the protest near the Jubilee Post in Nugegoda, Colombo, the Colombo Page reported citing President's media division's press release. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa The mob armed with iron clubs, sickles and clubs marched towards the Sri Lankan President's residence at Mirihana Pangiriwatta, …

Sri Lanka economic crisis | 45 arrested; brief curfew imposed outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka economic crisis | 45 arrested; brief curfew imposed outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence

The Hindu  

At least 45 people were arrested and a curfew briefly imposed in most parts of Colombo city after hundreds of protesters gathered outside the residence of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, demanding his resignation for failing to address the worst economic crisis in the island nation. On Thursday, protesters shouted slogans, directing their ire against what they perceive as the …

Sri Lanka crisis: 45 arrested after night of violence leaves at least 10 injured
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: 45 arrested after night of violence leaves at least 10 injured

Hindustan Times  

Police in Sri Lanka have arrested 45 after overnight violence as hundreds tried to storm president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house in Colombo to protest the economic crisis. On Thursday hundreds of people gathered to protest the Rajapaksa government's handling of the country's finances, which has exacerbated Sri Lanka's foreign exchange woes. Explained: Sri Lanka economic crisis and India's $2.5 billion line …

Sri Lankan security forces deployed in Colombo after night of violence
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lankan security forces deployed in Colombo after night of violence

Hindustan Times  

Security forces were deployed across the Sri Lankan capital on Friday after protesters tried to storm the president's home in anger at the nation's worst economic crisis since independence. Demonstrators move away from tear gas used by the police near Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence during a protest against him as many parts of the crisis-hit country faced up …

One Injured, 40 Arrested As Protest Continues Outside Sri Lankan President Gotabaya’s Home
2 years, 9 months ago

One Injured, 40 Arrested As Protest Continues Outside Sri Lankan President Gotabaya’s Home

News 18  

More than 40 people were arrested and one person was critically injured late on Thursday when protesters staged a demonstration outside the home of Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Pictures shared by Lankan news agency Daily Mirror showed several hundreds of protesters staying put near the president’s residence at Pengiriwatte Road. However, on Thursday, IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice said that …

Ten injured in Sri Lanka protests, security forces 'fire into crowd': 10 updates
2 years, 9 months ago

Ten injured in Sri Lanka protests, security forces 'fire into crowd': 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka is witnessing protests over the government's handling of the country's economic crisis, which is said to be the worst since independence. The protests heated up on Thursday after hundreds of protesters tried to storm the home of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the capital Colombo, demanding his resignation. A demonstrator participates in a protest of hundreds of …

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