SRI LANKA REVOLUTION: Citizens Storm and Light Fire to Sri Lanka Palace, Central Banks

July 10, 2022
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THE REVOLUTIONS BEGIN…

The Prime Minister and President of Sri Lanka have announced they will be stepping down after millions stormed and set fire to the palace.

This is what we’d call, an insurrection.

What Caused the Revolution?

The pandemic and global inflation played a role in Sri Lanka’s crisis, but economists have been saying that Sri Lanka has been in financial trouble for a long time now due to its debt crisis and high inflation.

Sound familiar?

Sri Lanka defaulted on its debts for the first time in May and declared bankruptcy last week.

After the nation declared bankruptcy, tensions between the people and its government worsened.

Hundreds of thousands descended on the capital Colombo, calling for Mr. Rajapaksa to resign after months of protests over economic mismanagement.

The bankrupt nation has entered negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to try and save what Wickremesinghe called its “collapsed” economy.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said they are hoping for a resolution to Sri Lanka’s political turmoil that will allow a resumption of talks for a bailout package.

“We are now participating in the negotiations as a bankrupt country. Therefore, we have to face a more difficult and complicated situation than previous negotiations.”

Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is also in discussions with India, Japan, and China about forming an aid consortium that could intervene if the IMF agreed to help Sri Lanka mend the crisis.

Fuel Shortages

Since May, Sri Lanka’s foreign currency reserves have run out and the energy minister said on July 5th it had less than a day’s worth of fuel left.

Meanwhile, people wait in lines for hours to try to get gas, while the price of food and other goods has more than doubled.

The Sri Lankan government told its people to stay home due to fuel shortages. Everyone except “essential workers,” was forced to stay home to conserve fuel. They also shut down schools.

Famines

Unicef disclosed that Sri Lanka has been nearing a humanitarian crisis.

Sri Lanka has the 2nd-highest child malnutrition rate in South Asia, with 2/5 infants not being fed the minimum acceptable diet.

Schools Shutdown

Schools have been shut down in Sri Lanka, making matters even worse.

Large crowds run through security barricades and then breach the home of President Rajapaksa.

Police imposed a curfew in Colombo and other major cities on Friday night but withdrew it on Saturday morning due to objections from lawyers and opposition politicians.

The protesters seemed to be enjoying themselves

One man was even shown doing a workout in the luxurious gym on site.

Other videos revealed countless men lounging on furniture, taking showers, and relaxing on a bed inside the palace.

 

Some people chose to take a dip in the palace’s swimming pool…

President Rajapaksa was escorted to safety during the insurrection.

The leaders decided to resign after an emergency meeting was held, demanding they step down as a result of the protests or “coup.”

The party leaders also concluded they would hold early elections, according to the speaker and opposition politicians.

Before the meeting, the prime minister’s office said that President Rajapaksa would respect the decisions taken by party leaders.

People broke into Mr. Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo on Saturday night and lit it on fire, causing the prime minister to resign for the “safety of all citizens.”

The prime minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, said his resignation would help “ensure the continuation of the government including the safety of all citizens.”

The Prime Minister’s Resignation was way Overdue

Mr. Wickremesinghe has been facing calls for resignation by the public for months.

He has served 5 previous terms as prime minister and has been active in government since the early 1970s.

Wickremesinghe has been the leader of the United National Party since 1994. Earlier, he served as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1993-1994, 2001-2004, 2015-2018, and 2018-2019.

He also served as Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 2001 and from 2004 to 2015.

Citizens Around the World are Tired of Corrupt Politicians

Many citizens in Sri Lanka view Mr. Wickremesinghe as a politician who impedes real political change, something people all over the world seem to have in common when it comes to their perception of politicians overall…

What did they expect would happen? Their people are starving, confined to their homes due to fuel shortages, and unable to work.

 

They are finally figuring out who the real target of their anger should be.

Protesters broke through the front gate of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank.

Revolters Expressed Their Thoughts on the Current Leadership of Sri Lanka

“Gotabaya Rajapaksa has become a curse of this country,” said Sarath Mendis, a 47-year-old engineer waiving the national flag outside the president’s office in Colombo. “My children do not have education because of this idiot.”

“The president must leave because he has brought such disrepute to our country, so I am proud of being part of this protest to chase him out,” said one protester.

The President of Sri Lanka will step down on July 13th.

The day was concluded with an array of fireworks to celebrate the coup.

After Saturday’s events, the United States appealed to the Sri Lankan leadership to act promptly to resolve the country’s economic crisis.

 

Do you think this will be the beginning of a worldwide trend for citizens to revolt against their corrupt governments?

 

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