Bankruptcy!The president of this country announced his resignation

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Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa announced that he would resign from the president on July 13. This week, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka has acknowledged "bankruptcy".

The situation in Sri Lanka's capital is still tight

On July 9, local time, the largest extent of the Sri Lanka capital Coronapu broke out recently. The demonstrator even broke into the presidential official residence, the presidential office area and the Prime Minister's palace.

Sri Lanka protesters broke into the Presidential Palace

After the demonstrators occupied the presidential residence, the presidential office area and the Prime Minister's palace on the afternoon of July 9, the situation in the Sri Lanka capital was still tight, and the people outside the country continued to enter Colombo.

Sri Lanka protesters enter the pool of the Presidential Palace

According to local media reports, more than 30 people were injured in protests. Military police have given up the use of water cannons and gas, without reports of further casualties.

It is understood that President Sri Lanka and the Prime Minister are currently in a safe place and have not been impacted by demonstrators.

Sri Lanka protesters surround the parliamentary building

In recent weeks, with the shortage of funds to stop receiving fuel transportation, forcing schools to suspend classes, as well as gasoline and diesel for basic services, dissatisfaction has deteriorated recently.

Sri Lanka President announced his resignation

According to CCTV news, President Rajapaksa has notified the speaker Abvadner that he will resign from the president on July 13.

Earlier that day, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's office issued a statement saying that Prime Minister Vikramaxinha was willing to resign.

The party leaders of Sri Lanka held a meeting that afternoon, asking the President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Vikramazinha to resign, and on behalf of the President's post according to the Constitution, the time of the president is not more than 30 days.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Renier Wichelmaxinha. Picture source: surging image

On the evening of July 9, local time, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Renier Victor Minda issued a special statement saying that the country could not continue without the government. Before the government stepped down, a new government needs to be established.

Reminder of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka

On July 9, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka issued a reminder that there was a large -scale protest between Sri Lanka and the protesters entered the Presidential Palace. The protests had injured many people.

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka reminds Chinese citizens to pay close attention to the local security situation. Do not participate in or watch any protests, comply with local laws and regulations, increase their vigilance, pay attention to safety, strengthen prevention, keep communication smoothly, pay attention to the embassy notice in time in time, pay attention to the embassy notice in time remind. In case of emergency, please call the police in time and contact the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka for assistance.

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