Massive protest erupts in Colombo amid economic crisis

Massive protest erupts in Colombo amid economic crisis

• In Sri Lanka, a massive protest erupted in the Galle Face Green area in the capital city of Colombo as the Island nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence. This comes at a time when Sri Lanka is celebrating its New Year.
• The Sri Lankans are protesting against the government’s handling of the economic situation and demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
• Protesters have been accusing Rajapaksa’s government of corruption and misrule. Sri Lanka’s Marxist party, Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), plans to hold a massive march next week to support the public and dethrone the Rajapaksa government.

Published date : 15 Apr 2022 06:02PM