Sri Lanka on edge

By AFP Published: May 17, 2022 07:34 PM

Soldiers stand guard near the parliament building in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 17, 2022. The country has seen violent scenes targeting prominent political figures over past several days as it faces its worst economic crisis in over 70 years. Photo: AFP

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