Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka as strike halts country” – below is their description.
Sri Lanka’s President has declared a state of emergency for the second time in five weeks, as his government faces escalating protests.
Millions of people stayed away from work on Friday, as anger mounts against the worst economic crisis in 70 years.
Al Jazeera’s @Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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