Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency in Sri Lanka amid ongoing political turmoil - ABC News

Long lines continue outside petrol stations in Colombo, with frequent arguments breaking out amongst those waiting up to several days in the serpentine queues.

The Acting President of Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency amid ongoing protests just days after the nation's former leader was forced to flee.

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