Sri Lanka marks New Year amid economic crisis
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 14, 2022, 06:35 IST | Updated: Apr 14, 2022, 06:35 IST
It is supposed to be a day of celebration in Sri Lanka, the country marks its New Year but there is little joy. The economic crisis have brought all the festivities to halt. On Wednesday, Sri Lankan waited in long queues to buy central items.
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