Sri Lanka declares state of emergency to contain protests as president flees and political chaos rages

6 articles, oldest first.

1. The Guardian

   Sri Lanka declares state of emergency as president flees country ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Jul 12, 2022

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   Protests break out across Colombo demanding Maldives-bound Gotabaya Rajapaksa step down immediately

2. CBS News

   Sri Lanka declares state of emergency to contain protests as president flees and political chaos rages ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Jul 12, 2022

   CBS News's feed description

   Protesters want the president and prime minister out, but the PM is taking a hard line, saying Sri Lanka "can't allow fascists to take over."

3. Digital Journal

   Sri Lanka's turmoil explained ↗ (opens Digital Journal)

   Published Jul 12, 2022

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Digital Journal's feed description

   Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after the crisis-hit nation's president fled to the Maldives, with protesters also demanding the prime

4. Washington Examiner

   Sri Lankan prime minister declares state of emergency after president flees country ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Jul 12, 2022

   Washington Examiner's feed description

   A large group of protesters stormed the office of Sri Lanka’s prime minister Wednesday morning, prompting the leader to declare a nationwide state of emergency after the president fled the country earlier in the day.

5. Deutsche Welle

   Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after president flees | DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)

   Published Jul 12, 2022

   Deutsche Welle's feed description

   Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency after President Rajapaksa and his wife fled to the Maldives hours before he was due to resign. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has become acting president.

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