In Sri Lanka, protests that began in March due to a severe economic crisis have flared up with renewed vigor.
On July 9, demonstrators broke through the residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe in the capital Colombo.
World news agencies report this.
What’s happening
The president of the country managed to leave the residence shortly before the protesters entered.
At the moment, information about the whereabouts of the head of state is not disclosed; it is only known that he is under military protection.
The police used water cannons, tear gas and other special means against the demonstrators. Dozens of casualties are reported.
Party leaders called on the head of state to resign.
According to media reports, the president previously announced his readiness to obey the decisions of party leaders.
It is also reported that the Prime Minister also agrees to resign.
