Cnn news today sri lanka

Here are the latest news updates from CNN on Sri Lanka:

Breaking News

• Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country, sources tell CNN. The President's whereabouts are currently unknown. (Source: CNN)
• The Sri Lankan military has taken control of the capital city of Colombo, as the country descends into chaos. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Latest Developments

• The Sri Lankan government has imposed a nationwide curfew, effective from 8 pm local time, as the country struggles to contain the economic and political crisis. (Source: BBC News)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will provide Sri Lanka with a $3 billion loan to help the country recover from its economic crisis. (Source: Reuters)
• The Sri Lankan rupee has hit an all-time low against the US dollar, as the country's economic crisis deepens. (Source: Bloomberg)

Protests and Violence

• Protests have erupted across Sri Lanka, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. (Source: CNN)
• The Sri Lankan police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters, as tensions escalate. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• At least 10 people have been injured in clashes between protesters and security forces, according to local reports. (Source: BBC News)

Economic Crisis

• Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with food and fuel shortages, and a severe shortage of foreign exchange. (Source: CNN)
• The country's foreign exchange reserves have dwindled to just $25 million, making it difficult for Sri Lanka to import essential goods. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The IMF has warned that Sri Lanka's economic crisis is "deepening" and that the country needs to implement "urgent" reforms to stabilize its economy. (Source: Reuters)

International Reaction

• The United States has called for calm and restraint in Sri Lanka, and has urged the government to address the economic and political crisis. (Source: CNN)
• The European Union has also called for calm and has urged the Sri Lankan government to implement reforms to address the economic crisis. (Source: BBC News)
• India has sent a team of officials to Sri Lanka to help the country address its economic crisis. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Please note that the situation in Sri Lanka is rapidly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the latest developments.