State TV stations suspend transmission.

July 13, 2022

The President has appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the acting President. The Speaker announced today. Meanwhile, large crowds tried to storm the Prime minister's office, provoking clashes with the security forces. Authorities also suspended transmission of the State Television Rupavahini after large crowds gathered near the state television with a plan to take it over. The ITN has also moved to stop transmission.

State TV stations suspend transmission.

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