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Sri Lanka’s state broadcaster abruptly halted programming on July 13, 2022, as thousands of protesters stormed its headquarters during a live broadcast, amplifying tensions during a declared nationwide emergency.
Protesters flooded into the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) building, interrupting transmissions and briefly taking control of the airwaves to relay demands for political change. The scene, captured by CGTN contributors, showed crowds chanting and clashing with security outside the broadcaster’s offices.
The shutdown came amid escalating unrest over Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, described by analysts as the worst in decades. Imagine your favorite streaming service suddenly cutting out mid-show—except this time, it’s an entire national network replaced by urgent calls for action.
While SLRC resumed broadcasts hours later, the incident highlights the power of grassroots movements in the digital age. Stay tuned as this story develops.
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