Colombo: Police have arrested 21 protesters trying to enter the presidential palace.
According to foreign media, due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the protesters tried to enter the Presidency demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Raja Pakse, on which the police arrested 21 people.
According to a newspaper called Colombo Page, police tried to stop the protesters in the Presidency and at the outer gate of the finance ministry. Police say the 21 people detained included women.
Officials say the operation is aimed at clearing the area of protesters ahead of a visit by the International Monetary Fund delegation to the finance ministry.
It is believed that Sri Lanka is suffering from the worst economic crisis, and the country is in dire need of fuel, food and medicine and other essentials, leading to a series of protests against the Sri Lankan president and government since December 9. to be continued.
Sri Lankan government is currently negotiating with the IMF, Sri Lanka currently needs a loan of 4 to 5 billion dollars
