Sri Lanka leader acted 'to avoid violence'

By Krishan Francis
Updated November 12 2018 - 3:11pm, first published 6:46am
Sri Lankans take part in a candle light vigil in Colombo demanding the restoration of democracy.
Sri Lankans take part in a candle light vigil in Colombo demanding the restoration of democracy.

Sri Lanka's president says he dissolved Parliament and called elections to avoid possible violence inside Parliament and around the country.

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