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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka currently resigns amidst widespread protests regarding the government's handling of the deepening economic crisis. The resignation follows violent clashes between Rajapaksa supporters and anti-government protesters in Colombo, leading to casualties and injuries. The protests have been fueled by rising prices and power cuts experienced since the previous month. Sri Lanka is confronting its most severe economic crisis since gaining independence. Rajapaksa's resignation, although aimed at resolving the crisis, is unlikely to appease government opponents as long as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa remains in power.
Sunday, 8 May, 2022