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Clashes continue in Sri Lankan capital

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Armed Sri Lankan military personnel stands guard near vehicles that were torched and left behind during clashes between government supporters and anti governmental protesters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10 May 2022. EPA/CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE Source: EPA / CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE/EPA

The United Nations is pushing for meaningful talks to end the deadly violence in Sri Lanka that sparked the resignation of the Prime Minister.



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