Sri Lankans Protest in Colombo Over Economic Turmoil

Protesters demonstrated at Galle Face Green in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Saturday, April 9, amid food and fuel shortages brought on by an economic crisis in the country.

Video filmed by Sasanka Rajanayake shows protesters waving Sri Lankan flags, holding banners and chanting at Galle Face Green.

Two politicians from Samagi Jana Balawegaya, an opposition alliance, said on Friday that they were collecting signatures to bring a no-confidence motion against the government.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said through his chief whip on Wednesday that he would not be resigning. Credit: Sasanka Rajanayake via Storyful