An MP in Sri Lanka's ruling party has died after a stand-off with anti-government protesters and the homes of a number of other politicians have been set on fire as violence escalated in the country
At least three other people were injured and the area remained tense with dozens of protesters still at the site.
There were also reports of multiple attacks on the houses and election offices of politicians. The residences of MPs Sanath Nishantha and Ramesh Pathirana were set ablaze.A Sri Lankan government supporter carries a national flag after attacking anti-government protesters outside the president's office in Colombo. Pic: AP
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