Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sri Lanka lifts protest curfew after backlash

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Huge crowds have gathered in Colombo for the latest protest caused by the country’s economic turmoil. Demonstrators camped outside Rajapaksa’s office to demand his resignation over crisis mismanagement. UN asks authorities and demonstrators to ensure Saturday’s protests are peaceful. Crisis-hit Sri Lanka lifted a curfew on Saturday, before a large group of people who want … Read more

Sri Lanka’s curfew is lifted for a Buddhist holiday

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Sri Lankan authorities eased a statewide curfew yesterday for an important Buddhist festival, but festivities were subdued as the island grappled with an escalating economic crisis. A nationwide stay-at-home order has been in effect for the majority of the week following mob violence that left nine people dead and over 225 injured, sparked by attacks … Read more