Sri Lanka holds Independence Day parade despite economic crisis

The Sri Lankan government stages a high-profile military parade in Colombo in celebration of 75 years of independence from British rule. The celebration, however, has drawn condemnation from opposition groups, claiming it is a waste of money during a time of economic upheaval. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com