Widespread protests grip Sri Lanka after police shooting
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Thousands of people across Sri Lanka are taking to the streets, a day after police opened fire at demonstrators, killing one person and injuring 13 others, reigniting widespread protests amid
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Sri Lanka police open fire at protesters; 1 dead, 13 injured
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Widespread protests grip Sri Lanka after police shooting
Sri Lankan police have opened fire at a group of people protesting new fuel price increases, killing one and injuring 13 others. It is the first shooting by security forces
It is the first reported shooting by Sri Lankan police since the start of this wave of protests against sharp fuel price hikes. An economic crisis is leading to a fast deteriorating situation in the country.
Sri Lanka police shot dead one man and wounded 10 others on Tuesday in the first fatal clash with demonstrators protesting the island nation's crippling economic crisis.
Sri Lankan police have opened fire at a group of people protesting new fuel price increases, killing one and injuring 10 others. It is the first shooting by security forces
Thousands of people across Sri Lanka are taking to the streets, a day after police opened fire at demonstrators, killing one person and injuring 13 others, reigniting widespread protests amid
One person was killed and 13 were injured as police fired at the protesters Tuesday. But Wednesday they returned, using vehicles to block key roadways.
