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Not Rajapaksha's Family Business

Demonstrations over Easter weekend in Sri Lanka as monks and people from all walks of life march on the main street of the capital city of Colombo, calling for the President Rajapaksa to resign. Facing their worst economic crisis since gaining independence, daily protests lasted for months until Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Camera: LEICA Q2
Copyright: © Jonathan Jasberg