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Following violent protests over Sri Lanka's severe economic crisis, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a nationwide public emergency to ensure public security, protect public order, and maintain essential services. The protests, driven by shortages of fuel and other goods, led to clashes with authorities and arrests. The country, facing extensive power outages and economic challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, has seen its tourism industry and remittances decline. Public finances were further strained by tax cuts promised during Rajapaksa's election campaign.
Thursday, 31 March, 2022