Thousands take to the streets to back ousted Sri Lankan PM

Published Tue, Oct 30, 2018 · 09:50 PM — Updated Tue, Oct 30, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Colombo

    TENS of thousands of supporters of sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe blocked roads in Sri Lanka's capital on Tuesday, stepping up a showdown with the country's newly appointed leader.

    Mr Wickremesinghe left his official residence for the first time since Friday to condemn President Maithripala Sirisena for dismissing him and appointing Mahinda Rajapakse, a former president accused of human rights violations and corruption.