Sri Lanka Crisis LIVE Updates: Hours after Lankan PM quits, shots fired from Rajapaksa's residence
An MP died during a confrontation outside the capital, police said. Army has been deployed in the national capital Colombo following incidents of violence.
As Sri Lanka battles with an economic crisis, violence broke out in the country on Monday, as protestors went after supporters of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who later resigned from the post. Later, an MP died during a confrontation outside the capital, police said. Army has been deployed in the national capital Colombo following incidents of violence. As per AFP, 139 people have been injured, while 2 have been killed in the protests. Rajapaksa's resignation came following weeks of protests demanding that he and his brother, the president, step down over the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. Rajapaksa said on Twitter that he submitted his resignation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. There was no immediate comment from the president’s office. The violence triggered widespread anger, with people singling out Rajapaksa supporters and attacking them in many parts of the country. Buses carrying the supporters back from the morning meeting were blocked and also attacked. Homes of some government ministers and politicians supporting the Rajapaksas were attacked and some set on fire.
Live updates : Sri Lanka Crisis
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May 09, 2022 11:46 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Sri Lanka to lift curfew tomorrow at 7 am
After a few hours of the imposition of curfew in Sri Lanka, the same will be finally lifted on Tuesday at 7 am, said the Sri Lankan police on Monday. The curfew was imposed after the clashes broke out in the Galle Face area on Monday within the Western Province of Colombo with immediate effect, Daily Mirror reported.
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May 09, 2022 11:44 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
World reacts as Sri Lanka hit with political crisis, protests, violence and economic turmoil
Foreign envoys in Colombo reacted with shock and dismay as Sri Lanka was hit with chaos and disarray when violence between pro- and anti-government protesters left at least 130 people injured and one MP killed, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide curfew and deploy army troops in the capital.
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May 09, 2022 11:16 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Shots fired from Sri Lanka PM's home: AFP
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May 09, 2022 10:08 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence set on fire in Kurunegala
Hours after Sri Lankan Prime Minister resigned on Monday, Rajapaksa's residence in Kurunegala was set on fire by protesters.
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May 09, 2022 9:53 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Death toll from violence during protests rises to 5
After supporters of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday attacked anti-government demonstrators gathered at a protest site near his official residence to demand for the premier's resignation, 2 people had died. The toll has now risen to 5.
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May 09, 2022 9:52 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Anti-government demonstrators set MP Sanath Nishantha's house on fire
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May 09, 2022 7:33 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Sri Lankan Airlines asks passengers to produce tickets, passports to reach airport
Sri Lankan Airlines on Monday urged passengers to produce their air ticket and passport at checkpoints to reach Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after authorities imposed nationwide curfew and deployed the Army in Colombo following clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters amidst the political turmoil in the island nation.
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May 09, 2022 7:32 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Ruling party MP, PSO killed in violence
A Sri Lankan parliamentarian of the ruling party of the Rajapakasas and his personal security officer were killed on Monday in clashes between anti- and pro-government protesters in the country. Amarakeerthi Athukorala, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP from the Polonnaruwa district, was surrounded by anti-government groups at the north western town of Nittambuwa, the police said.
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May 09, 2022 7:25 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Two killed, 139 wounded in Sri Lanka clashes
According to news agency AFP, at least two people have been killed and 139 others injured in the violent protests that broke out in Sri Lanka.
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May 09, 2022 7:24 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Two cabinet ministers announce resignation
After PM Rajapaksa, two cabinet ministers also announced their resignation. A curfew has been imposed in entire Sri Lanka with immediate effect after clashes outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office left 23 wounded, said officials.
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May 09, 2022 7:23 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned from his post amid protests over his government's failed economy, reported state media.