Sri Lanka PM quits after violent clashes
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned Monday, his spokesman said, shortly after violent clashes between his supporters and anti-government protesters left 78 people wounded.
The 76-year-old sent his letter of resignation to his younger brother President Gotabaya Rajapaksa clearing the way for a "new unity government", spokesman Rohan Weliwita said.
‼️BREAKING : PRIME MINISTER MAHINDA SENDS LETTER OF RESIGNATION
— Dasuni Athauda (@AthaudaDasuni) May 9, 2022
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has announced of his decision to resign from his post.
The letter of resignation has been sent to President @GotabayaR. #lka #SriLankaEconomicCrisis pic.twitter.com/GwrYi5pzr6
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