Colombo: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned amid weeks of popular protests over weeks of political uncertainty. The resignation comes at a time when the country is going through a severe financial crisis.
Opposition parties have stated they will not run in the by-elections. The situation was exacerbated after pro-government attacks on protesters. The caretaker Prime Minister has resigned following a nationwide curfew.
Attacks intensify in Sri Lanka Protesters set fire to the house of former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The protesters set fire to the house of the Rajapaksa family in Medamulana, Hambantota. The attack comes after Mahinda resigned as prime minister.
The onslaught of hope comes as he decides to go back after the protest. Police used tear gas to stop the clash. President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa had demanded the resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa at a cabinet meeting yesterday. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was preparing to accept the proposal. Some ministers also supported President Gotabhaya's decision. This was followed by his resignation.
There were also reports of attacks on the homes of several ministers. Mahinda confirmed his resignation this evening. Prior to this, pro-Mahinda activists had launched an attack on the protesters.
The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a crowd gathered outside Temple Trees, Mahinda's official residence. Crowds reportedly smashed tents near Temple Trees. The police water flow to drive protesters. Police had to form human violence to not admit people to the protest. However, pro-government protesters attacked the protesters. Riot police arrived and took control of the situation.
#InPics | A bus set alight near #SriLanka's outgoing Prime Minister #MahindaRajapaksa's official residence in Colombo.
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