President Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has informed Congress that he intends to resign on the 13th of this month.
In Sri Lanka, where the economic crisis continues, large-scale protests against the government spread in Colombo, the largest city, on the 9th, and some protesters occupy the president's official residence. ..
Sri Lanka is in an economic crisis due to a shortage of foreign currency due to the repayment of huge debts, and dissatisfaction with the government is increasing.
On the 9th, large-scale protests spread in Colombo, the largest city, and the central street was filled with participants raising the national flag.
Some of the demonstrators occupied the official residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had previously left the official residence and was absent.
A series of protests also led to clashes with security forces, and according to hospital officials, at least 50 people were injured and treated.
Under these circumstances, the chairman of the Sri Lankan parliament said on the 9th that President Rajapaksa has indicated his intention to resign on the 13th of this month.
In Sri Lanka, protests pursuing the responsibility of the president and the government have continued since March, and political instability has continued, such as the resignation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the brother of the incumbent President Rajapaksa in May. rice field.