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Protesters forcefully enter President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence in Colombo, prompting him to hastily leave the premises. Clashes erupt between the demonstrators and the police, resulting in injuries to at least 33 individuals. The ongoing severe economic crisis, considered the worst in Sri Lanka since 1948, intensifies demands for Rajapaksa's resignation. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's office announces that Ranil Wickremesinghe has agreed to step down following calls from parliamentary leaders. In a distressing turn, Wickremesinghe's private residence is set ablaze.
Friday, 8 July, 2022