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Heavy security in Sri Lankan capital after shoot-on-sight orders issued to quell unrest

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Images of heavy security in Colombo, after Sri Lankan police have been ordered to go on the offensive and use live ammunition to stop rioting. IMAGES

Added on the 11/05/2022 07:49:29 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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