Activists stormed the president's home and office as well as the prime minister's residence in Colombo over their outrage at the country's economic situation
Several protesters have been injured after Sri Lankan forces raided an anti-government camp at the president's office.
Media footage showed soldiers in riot gear and armed with assault rifles tearing down the camp, which was set up by demonstrators in April. Corruption and mismanagement have left the island nation laden in debt, causing severe shortages of fuel, food and medicines. "A joint operation involving the military, police and police special forces was launched in the early hours to recover the presidential secretariat from the protesters as they have no legal right to hold it," police spokesperson Nalin Thalduwa said.During the protests, people flocked to the president's residence, swimming in the pool, playing games in the corridors and having picnics in the garden.
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