A large number of Sri Lankans staged a protest in front of CNN Headquarters in Atlanta calling for the resignation of President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

They expressed solidarity with the people protesting in Sri Lanka demanding the removal of the current administration.

They also sought the support of the international community to revive the country from the current state through a peaceful political transition.

Sri Lankans in foreign countries has held a number of protests over the past week to support Sri Lankans who are involved in a citizen-led political struggle.