The president fled the country, and he appointed the prime ministera as the acting president. But it's clear that protesters are not going to accept that. In fact, they stormed the prime minister's office just hours before he was named acting president. So with this invasion, a situation that for many shrilanken families had been difficult becomes impossible. And that's when the protests start.
In recent days, the political crisis in Sri Lanka has reached a critical point, with its president fleeing the country and protesters occupying his residence and office. Today, “The Daily” explores how the island nation, whose economy was once held up as a success story in South Asia, came apart — and why it’s a cautionary tale.
Guest: Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent for The New York Times.
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