Curfew in Sri Lanka capital after rivals clash, 20 injured
09 May 2022, 06:59 pm | Updated: 23 November 2024, 02:25 am
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Police imposed an indefinite curfew in Sri Lanka's capital Monday after government supporters clashed with demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, reports AFP.
At least 20 people were injured, officials said. Rajapaksa loyalists armed with sticks and clubs attacked unarmed protesters camping outside the president's office since April 9, AFP reporters said.
Police fired tear gas and water cannon on the government supporters who breached police lines to smash tents and other structures set up by anti-government protesters.
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