Police fire tear gas as thousands mob Sri Lanka PM's office
Police fire tear gas at protesters mobbing the Prime minister's residence in Colombo as crisis-hit Sri Lanka declared an indefinite nationwide state of emergency, hours after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country.
In the midst of political tensions, Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda, dismisses recent statements from Indian leaders regarding Katchatheevu island as having 'no ground.' Join us as we delve into the ongoing dispute and the implications of these remarks during election season in India.
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Discover the latest developments in the Indian Ocean as Chinese surveillance vessels, Xiang Yang Hong 01 and Xiang Yang Hong 03, make their presence known. While one ship heads towards Colombo, the other is docked at Male. Stay tuned for insights into their activities and implications for regional security.
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Protestors Say Sri Lanka's , Extended State of Emergency , Meant to Stifle Dissent.
Al Jazeera reports that Sri Lanka's parliament
has extended a state of emergency as the
government cracks down on..
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Sri Lankan police fired tear gas at protesters demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government on Saturday amid the island nationβs worst economic crisis in recent..