In Sri Lanka, a massive protest erupted in the Galle Face Green area in the capital city of Colombo as the Island nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence. This comes at a time when Sri Lanka is celebrating its New Year.<br />''<br />''The Sri Lankans are protesting against the government's handling of the economic situation and demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Protesters have been accusing Rajapaksa's government of corruption and misrule. Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), plans to hold a massive march next week to support the public and dethrone the Rajapaksa government.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | April 15, 2022 10:28 AM
Sri Lanka: Massive protest erupts in heart of Colombo amid economic crisis