Sri Lanka is experiencing a serious economic crisis, with food and fuel shortages affecting a large percentage of the population. The economy has been in free slide since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerning the country's continuous protests, Ranatunga justified the public's actions by claiming that the government failed to handle the COVID-19 outbreak correctly. Sri Lanka is also dealing with a currency crisis, which has impeded the country's capacity to purchase food and petroleum, resulting in power shortages. Due to a lack of vital products, Sri Lanka was forced to seek assistance from friendly countries.