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Violent clashes in Sri Lankan capital over economic crisis

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Vehicles were torched and protesters clashed with police in a night of violence outside the Sri Lankan president's home on Thursday as anger built against a dire economic crisis. IMAGES

Added on the 01/04/2022 09:04:34 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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