Pope Francis on Sunday told the leaders of Sri Lanka “not to ignore the cry of the poor and the needs of the people,” and appealed for peace in the Asian country.

Leaders of Sri Lanka’s protest movement said on Sunday they would occupy the residences of the president and prime minister until they finally quit office, the day after the two men agreed to resign leaving the country in political limbo.

The United States has urged Sri Lankan authorities to work quickly to implement solutions to achieve long-term economic stability and address the people’s discontent regarding the worsening economic conditions.

Investment promotion Minister Dhammika Perera has resigned from his ministerial portfolio.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it is hoping for a resolution to Sri Lanka’s political turmoil that will allow a resumption of talks for a bailout package after a violent day of protests.

Sri Lanka’s Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva says public support is required to maintain peace in the country.

Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have resigned from their portfolios with immediate effect.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena that he will resign as the President of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence on 5th Lane in Colombo has been set on fire by the protestors.

Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has officially informed Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in writing of the decisions taken at the party leaders’ meeting today, Speaker’s Office says.

A tense situation has arisen near the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the Party Leaders that he is willing to resign as Prime Minister after an All Party Government is established, Prime Minister’s Office announced.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he would respect any decision taken at the meeting of political party leaders, Prime Minister’s Office says.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today (July 09) summoned an emergency meeting of political party leaders after protesters stormed the President’s House in Colombo amid growing anger over the government’s handling of an economic crisis.

Sri Lankan Protesters who are demonstrating in Colombo Fort have taken control of the Sri Lanka President’s House.

Sri Lankan police fired tear gas at protesters on Saturday in the commercial capital Colombo to control thousands gathered for one of the largest anti-government marches in the crisis-hit country this year.