Sri Lankan President Announces Public Emergency Amid Protest

Amid the public's protest against the economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a public emergency in the regions of the nation. On April 1, President Rajapaksa issued a special gazette notification, in effect immediately. Furthermore, the Sri Lankan president blamed the extremist group behind the violent protest in Mirihana, which killed many and damaged properties. Notably, Sri Lanka is witnessing its worst economic crisis in its History.