Sri Lanka imposed a nationwide curfew as clashes erupted between government supporters and protesters demanding that leaders resign
Demonstrators and government supporters clash outside the President's office in Colombo on May 9, 2022. — Police imposed an indefinite curfew in Sri Lanka's capital on May 9 after government supporters clashed with demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Police could be seen using water cannons to disperse the crowds and douse the flames. A central bank press conference scheduled for Monday afternoon was also canceled after the curfew was imposed in Colombo. The economic crisis has morphed into a political one as opposition and protesters demand the Rajapaksas’ ouster and for the country’s constitution be amended to roll back the sweeping executive powers of the presidency.
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