Monday, May 9, 2022

Sri Lankan PM Resigns Amid Economic Crisis And Mass Protests

 

BBC: Mahinda Rajapaksa: Sri Lankan PM resigns amid economic crisis 

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned amid mass protests at the government's handling of a deepening economic crisis. 

The move came as the island was placed under curfew after violent clashes between Rajapaksa supporters and anti-government protesters in Colombo. 

Three people were killed, including a ruling party MP, and more than 150 injured in violence in the capital. There have been protests over soaring prices and power cuts since last month. 

The island nation is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.  

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WNU Editor: The situation is getting out of control .... Sri Lanka's ruling-party MP kills protester, takes own life: Police (CNA).

 Sri Lankan PM Resigns Amid Economic Crisis And Mass Protests  

Sri Lankan prime minister resigns after weeks of protests -- AP  

Sri Lanka's prime minister resigns amid protests over economic crisis -- CNN/Reuters 

 Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns amid mass protests -- France 24  

Sri Lankan prime minister resigns after protests over worst economic crisis in decades -- CBC  

Sri Lanka’s PM resigns after weeks of protests over economic crisis -- The Guardian  

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister resigns after weeks of major protests -- ABC News Australia 

 Sri Lanka prime minister resigns amid economic crisis -- DW  

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Resigns Amid Anti-Government Protests -- Spuntik

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