Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka after five killed in night of violence

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A nationwide curfew has been imposed in Sri Lanka afteran outbreak of violent protests that has killed five people

"The situation is calmer now, though there are still reports of sporadic unrest," police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa told Reuters. Around five people, including a party lawmaker, were killed in clashes and about 200 injured, he said.

 

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