Protest camps in Colombo are removed following a major crackdown in Sri Lanka

Avatar of Devanshi Jajware
Protest camps in Colombo are removed following a major crackdown in Sri Lanka
japantimes

Social media users shared videos of how Sri Lankan security personnel invaded anti-government demonstration camps in Colombo on Friday, hours after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the country’s new president. In one of these videos, released by the news agency ANI, protesters can be seen taking pictures and recordings or arguing with security officers as they block the entrance to the Galle Face demonstration site in Colombo.

The lack of essential production inputs is causing the island nation’s economy to rapidly decline. Since March of this year, Sri Lanka’s currency has depreciated by 80%, and the country has failed to pay its international debt commitments due to a shortage of foreign reserves. There is a severe fuel scarcity across the nation.

Armed with assault rifles, riot gear-clad soldiers marched through the demonstration zone in front of the president’s secretariat, where rows of protest tents were set up on either side of the main road.

At least 50 demonstrators were hurt, according to the organisers, as reported by Reuters, including some journalists who were physically assaulted by security personnel.

The raid in the nation’s capital occurred early on Friday, a day after veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the crisis-hit nation’s new president, succeeding Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whom protesters forced to resign. Wickremesinghe promised severe action against demonstrators.

Total
0
Shares
Previous Post
Tesla Next-Generation Battery Production is Delayed; This Year's Battery Demand Will Be Met by Suppliers

Tesla Next-Generation Battery Production is Delayed; This Year’s Battery Demand Will Be Met by Suppliers

Next Post
China has made progress in facilitating the return of stranded Indian students

China has made progress in facilitating the return of stranded Indian students

Related Posts
Outfit Ideas for Girls Best Street Foods in Chennai Apart from Idli Dosa Laddu Gopal Winter Dresses Kalibadis to Visit in Delhi this Durga Puja Sawan Mehndi Design