Unrest in Sri Lanka w/ Nishhza Thiruselvam: April 07, 2022

Sri Lanka is facing a worsening economic and humanitarian crisis following accusations that the government has mismanaged the economy, producing an economic crisis with severe inflation, daily blackouts, and a shortage of fuel and essential items.

The President and Prime Minister, who are brothers from the prominent Rajapaksa political dynasty have denied calls for their resignation, despite all 26 cabinet ministers resigning en masse on Sunday.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Nishhza Thiruselvam, spokesperson for Migrants Against Xenophobia and Racism (MARX).