VIDEO: Protest against PM turns violent...

January 9, 2014

A protest was held outside the office of the Prime Minister demanding that he step down from his post. The protest was held by a group of Buddhist monks led by the Sihala Ravaya and their supporters this afternoon (January 9). A tense situation occurred when the group of protesters clashed with the Police while attempting to enter the office building of the Prime Minister. (Pics by Eranga Perera)

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