Breaking News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka fled the country after months of demonstrations culminated with protesters storming his residence. - HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT

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Breaking News: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka fled the country after months of demonstrations culminated with protesters storming his residence.

BREAKING NEWS

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka fled the country after months of demonstrations culminated with protesters storming his residence.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 10:00 PM ET

Mr. Rajapaksa left on an Air Force plane overnight, according to three immigration officials. The island nation is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its history, exacerbated by government mismanagement and missteps.

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