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 government offices and the president’s office and residence are located. The March 9 elections, postponed from last year because of economic and political turmoil, won’t affect the government’s majority in the 225-seat Parliament. Governing coalition lawmakers say it isn’t an appropriate time to hold elections because the country is still recovering from an economic crisis.

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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 Lanka postpones local body polls citing financial crunch
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka postpones local body polls citing financial crunch

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission on Friday said the country’s local government elections, scheduled for March 9, stands postponed due to reasons “beyond” its control. The new date for the local body polls will be announced on March 3, the Election body said in a media statement. On Thursday, he told Parliament that his priority was “rebuilding the economy, and not …

Ranil govt. faces mounting pressure for ‘attempt to postpone’ polls in Sri Lanka
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranil govt. faces mounting pressure for ‘attempt to postpone’ polls in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe is facing mounting pressure from the political Opposition and civil society over his government’s apparent attempts to postpone local government polls, scheduled in early March, citing the lack of funds. ‘Attack on democracy’ The Bar Association of Sri Lanka, a professional body of lawyers, noted that several decisions taken by the government in recent weeks, …

Sri Lankans rally to demand release of 2 protest leaders
2 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lankans rally to demand release of 2 protest leaders

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 Sri Lankan police blocked more …

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: How the island nation descended into chaos; what's next | Explained
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: How the island nation descended into chaos; what's next | Explained

India Today  

Violent protests, a debt-laden economy, a President who fled the country and citizens staring at a grim future - that's Sri Lanka today, plunging into deeper economic as well as social crisis with no improvement in sight. With internal political dysfunction and external economic disturbance, the situation is only getting worse even as Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe took charge as …

AP PHOTOS: Sri Lankan protesters swarm leaders’ domains
2 years, 6 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Sri Lankan protesters swarm leaders’ domains

Associated Press  

Protesters sitting at a desk in the prime minister’s office and waving national flags from the building’s rooftop terraces. The images of protesters taking over government buildings amid clouds of tear gas and making themselves at home in the lavish surroundings are a striking contrast to the privations of everyday life amid Sri Lanka’s economic collapse. The protesters who have …

In Photos: Sri Lanka crisis intensifies, protesters storm PM’s office
2 years, 6 months ago

In Photos: Sri Lanka crisis intensifies, protesters storm PM’s office

Hindustan Times  

In Photos: Sri Lanka crisis intensifies, protesters storm PM’s office The anti-government agitation in crisis-hit Sri Lanka intensified on Wednesday with thousands of protesters storming into Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office, hours after he was named as the acting President. He fled to Maldives on Wednesday morning amid intensified protests that have been going on in the country for months …

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 …

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm prime minister’s office, as president flees country without resigning
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm prime minister’s office, as president flees country without resigning

CNN  

Colombo, Sri Lanka CNN — Sri Lanka’s political and economic crisis escalated as protesters stormed the prime minister’s office on Wednesday, demanding the country’s leaders step down after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives without resigning. Rajapaksa had been expected to formally resign Wednesday but instead left the crisis-hit nation and appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as its acting …

The uprising: on ongoing protests in Sri Lanka
2 years, 6 months ago

The uprising: on ongoing protests in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Public wrath is paving the way for momentous changes in Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whose secretariat was overrun by thousands of people and his official residence occupied by boisterous protesters, and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, whose private residence was set ablaze, have both expressed readiness to resign. Mr. Rajapaksa, the main target of the people’s unbridled anger, has conveyed …

Sri Lanka crisis: As Gotabaya flees, protesters swim in Presidential pool, flex at his gym | Videos
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: As Gotabaya flees, protesters swim in Presidential pool, flex at his gym | Videos

India Today  

As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka escalates, thousands of protestors on Saturday stormed the presidential palace in Colombo and made themselves home, enjoying the luxuries reserved for the President and his family. #WATCH | As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka triggers nationwide unrest, protestors stormed the premises of the presidential palace in the capital Colombo, earlier today#SriLankaCrisis pic.twitter.com/zFAsj3qPhw …

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 …

Lanka PM\'s home set on fire, Prez flees
2 years, 6 months ago

Lanka PM\'s home set on fire, Prez flees

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: A group of protesters on Saturday entered the private residence of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and set it on fire amid a massive public protest in the country over the unprecedented economic crisis. The incident came hours after Wickremesinghe offered to resign to make way for an all-party government, as protests intensified in the country for the …

Sri Lanka crisis: Protestors set ablaze the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Protestors set ablaze the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had earlier agreed to resign after party leaders in Parliament demanded both he and the embattled president step down on the day protesters stormed the president’s residence and office. New Delhi: Amid massive unrest in Sri Lanka, protestors set ablaze the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. #WATCH | Sri Lanka: Amid massive …

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 protest: President Rajapaksa to resign on 13th July, Speaker tells state media
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka protest: President Rajapaksa to resign on 13th July, Speaker tells state media

India TV News  

Sri Lanka protest: Sri Lankan protesters demanding that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign forced their way into his official residence on Saturday, a local television report said, as thousands of people took to the streets in the capital decrying the island nation’s worst economic crisis in recent memory. It was not clear if Rajapaksa was inside the residence in Colombo but …

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Wickremesinghe's private residence in Colombo set on fire by protestors
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Wickremesinghe's private residence in Colombo set on fire by protestors

India TV News  

A group of protesters on Saturday entered the private residence of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and set it on fire amid a massive public protest in the country over the unprecedented economic crisis. The incident came hours after Wickremesinghe offered to resign to make way for an all-party government, as protests intensified in the country for the resignation …

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 …

Sri Lanka imposes curfew ahead of mass anti-govt. protests
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka imposes curfew ahead of mass anti-govt. protests

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan police on Friday abruptly imposed a curfew in and around capital Colombo, ahead of the mass anti-government protests that various citizens’ groups had planned to hold on Saturday. “Ahead of what is expected to be a large demonstration in Colombo on Saturday, 9 July, we urge Sri Lankan authorities to show restraint in the policing of assemblies …

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. …

Watch| Angry protestors push ex-Sri Lankan minister's car into lake amid continuing economic crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

Watch| Angry protestors push ex-Sri Lankan minister's car into lake amid continuing economic crisis

Firstpost  

The political crisis started in late March when people, hurt by shortages of essential items and long hours of power cuts, took to the streets demanding the government to step down As Sri Lanka continues to reel from its biggest economic crisis, protests have rocked the nation in recent weeks. On 9 May, the house of former Sri Lankan Prime …

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 …

Photos: After PM, Sri Lanka protesters now want president to quit
2 years, 8 months ago

Photos: After PM, Sri Lanka protesters now want president to quit

Al Jazeera  

Defying a nationwide curfew in Sri Lanka, hundreds of protesters continue to chant slogans against the government a day after the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The site outside Rajapaksa’s office has seen sustained crowds of thousands for weeks but had dropped to a few hundred on Tuesday due to a strict curfew following Monday’s clashes. Local television visuals …

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 …

'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 …

Sri Lanka lifts curfew in Rambukkana; probe begins on police firing at unarmed protesters
2 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka lifts curfew in Rambukkana; probe begins on police firing at unarmed protesters

Firstpost  

Protests continued in most parts of Sri Lanka against the government for its mishandling of the economic crisis. Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday lifted the curfew imposed in the southwestern region of Rambukkana where one person was killed and 13 others were injured in violence after the police opened fire at unarmed anti-government protestors demonstrating against the latest fuel …

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 …

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Embassies shut, govt loses majority | Top points
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Embassies shut, govt loses majority | Top points

Hindustan Times  

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has escalated into political turmoil, days after the public protested outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house in the capital Colombo. Here are top updates from the Sri Lanka crisis: >In a setback for the Sri Lankan government, finance minister Ali Sabry resigned within 24 hours after his appointment and ahead of crucial talks scheduled with …

Sri Lanka opposition rejects proposed unity government
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka opposition rejects proposed unity government

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s largest opposition party rejected the president’s invitation to form a unity government, as protests continued Monday over the country’s worst economic crisis in memory and deepening mistrust in his leadership. A Monday statement from the office of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who assumed emergency powers by decree at midnight Friday, said he “invites all political …

Sri Lankan police fire tear gas, water cannons to quell protests in front of PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s home
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lankan police fire tear gas, water cannons to quell protests in front of PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s home

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan police fired tear gas and water cannons at some 2,000 irate protesters who defied curfew orders and tried to storm Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence in Tangalle on April 4, demanding his resignation amid the worst economic crisis in the country. The Government’s poor handling of the economic crisis where citizens currently endure long hours of power outages …

Sri Lanka opposition rejects president’s unity government offer
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka opposition rejects president’s unity government offer

Al Jazeera  

Opposition parties demand the government’s resignation amid protests over worsening shortages of food, fuel and medicines. Sri Lanka’s opposition has rejected an invitation from the president to form a unity government, urging his resignation over the country’s worsening shortages of food, fuel and medicines. The opposition’s demand on Monday came as anti-government protests continued throughout the country over its worst …

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 …

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 …

Security tightened in Colombo after state of emergency declared
2 years, 9 months ago

Security tightened in Colombo after state of emergency declared

The Hindu  

Police and the military patrolled Sri Lanka's capital city Colombo as shops slowly opened on Saturday — the first day after a state of emergency was declared to tackle growing unrest amid an unprecedented economic crisis. Reacting to the state of emergency, American Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said: "Sri Lankans have a right to protest peacefully - essential …

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 …

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 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 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 …

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency as protests spread
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency as protests spread

Al Jazeera  

Sri Lanka’s president has declared a state of emergency, giving sweeping powers to security forces a day after hundreds tried to storm his house in anger over an unprecedented economic crisis. ‘Intelligence failure’ Two government ministers said a major intelligence failure had placed the lives of the president and his wife in danger on Thursday. “Both the president and his …

Sri Lanka crisis: Protest outside President's house turns violent; country runs out of diesel
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Protest outside President's house turns violent; country runs out of diesel

India TV News  

Highlights Thousands protest outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa house in Colombo The crowd shouted, "Go home, Gota go home" The mob set fire to one of buses and turned back a fire truck that rushed to douse it Sri Lanka Latest News: Police fired tear gas and a water cannon at thousands of protesters outside the home of Sri Lanka's President …

Sri Lanka crisis: 45 arrested after violent protest near President's residence
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: 45 arrested after violent protest near President's residence

India TV News  

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 Lankan police fire tear gas at protesters angered by economic crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lankan police fire tear gas at protesters angered by economic crisis

ABC  

Police in Sri Lanka's main city of Colombo have fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse hundreds of protesters, according to media reports, as public anger intensifies over the government's handling of a worsening economic crisis. Key points: Sri Lankans are dealing with power cuts, shortages of essentials and skyrocketing prices The government is turning off street lights …

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