Monday, July 11, 2022

there’s an insurrection; huge crowd swarms sri lankan residence—president resigns

By Grand Rapids Anonymous
Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 9:14:00 A.M. EDT

GRA: See how easy, everyone?

(ZH) sri lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced he would step down late Saturday night after thousands of protesters rushed his official residence and offices earlier in the day.

Rajapaksa has taken refuge in an undisclosed location, some have pointed out, possibly on a naval ship.

parliament speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena told the nation in a televised announcement late saturday that Rajapaksa will resign Wednesday “to ensure a peaceful transition.”

--GRA



1 comment:

Anonymous said...

President had to flee for his life. Naval vessel loaded with luggage of the man for exile.

Reminds you of when Marcos in the Philippines left the country and the mob took over the Presidential Palace. Imelda and all that.