Sri Lankan police arrest two governing party lawmakers for allegedly instigating mob violence that plunged the country into days of unrest and left nine people dead last week
Two members of parliament are under criminal investigation as officials said there is"direct evidence" against them for inciting violence at a peaceful anti-government protest.Sri Lankan police have arrested two governing party lawmakers for allegedly instigating mob violence that plunged the country into days of unrest and left nine people dead last week, officials said.
Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayathilake were among 22 politicians – including former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his son Namal – whose passports were impounded last week following allegations that they instigated violence. More than 225 people were hospitalised from the violence, according to health officials. Police say they have arrested about 500 people in connection with the violence and retaliation.Economic meltdown
Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed as prime minister last week. Wickremesinghe has the crucial support of two main opposition parties to form a "unity government" aimed at pulling the country out of the crisis, but has yet to form a full cabinet.
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