Sri Lanka protesters take to streets of capital amid ongoing economic crisis

Supporters of Sri Lanka’s main opposition burn placards during a protest outside the president’s office in Colombo (AP)

Anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka’s capital have demanded the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the country suffers its worst economic crisis within memory.

Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the president’s office in Colombo, led by supporters of opposition party the United People’s Force.