Following Ukraine’s liberation of Izyum, there have been multiple allegations of atrocities against Russian occupation. Among the accounts emerging is that of a group of Sri Lankans held captive for months. One of seven Sri Lankans who was captured by Russian forces in May, Dilujan Continue Reading
Security forces in Sri Lanka have raided the main anti-government protest camp in the capital Colombo and have begun pulling down tents. Hundreds of troops and police commandos moved on the protesters outside the presidential offices, hours before they were due to leave the area. A BBC video journalist was beaten by the army and […]Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country on a military jet, amid mass protests over its economic crisis. Reports say the 73-year-old arrived in the capital of the Maldives, Male, at around 03:00 local time (22:00 GMT). Mr Rajapaksa’s departure ends a family dynasty that has ruled Sri Lanka for decades. He had […]Continue Reading
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has confirmed he will be resigning, the prime minister’s office has said. It comes two days after crowds stormed the official residence of both leaders. Demonstrators are still occupying the buildings and are refusing to leave until both leaders are gone. The parliament Speaker had earlier said the president would […]Continue Reading
The home of Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been set on fire. Over the past hour, the unrest between protesters and police has intensified outside Wickremesinghe’s residence in the country’s capital Colombo.Continue Reading
Thousands of protesters have stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence in the capital of Sri Lanka. Demonstrators from all over the country marched to Colombo demanding his resignation after months of protests over the mismanagement of the country’s economic crisis. Reports say he has already been moved to a safer location. The country is suffering Continue Reading