The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka has erupted, with thousands of people storming the residence of the President in the capital Colombo, and setting fire to the home of the Prime Minister.
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After months of protests, huge crowds enraged by the authorities’ handling of Sri Lanka’s worst crisis in decades overwhelmed the security forces.
The President has announced he will step down next week. The Prime Minister has also agreed to resign.
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