Sri Lanka, Political Crisis, Level 4: State of emergency and supply shortages due to economic crisis – Sri Lanka [Update 36]

Update 2022-07-13 (3): The curfew reportedly will be in place until Thursday (14 July), at 5 am (local time). The Federal Foreign Office of Germany warns that spontaneous protests and violent riots may continue, especially during the period when a new government is being formed.

Update 2022-07-13 (2): According to an official report on Wednesday (13 July), the acting president of Sri Lanka has declared a nationwide curfew until further notice.

Update 2022-07-13 (1): According to media reports, as ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa had fled from the country and with his official stepping back from his position on Wednesday (13 July), Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency.