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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Krishan Francis

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at election protest; 15 hurt

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Police in Sri Lanka on Sunday fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters angry over a decision to postpone local elections after the government said it cannot finance them because of the country's crippling economic crisis.

About 15 people were treated for minor injuries, according to Colombo National Hospital.

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