Crowd celebrates Ranil’s release

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Supporters gathered outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate were seen rejoicing after hearing the news that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been released on bail today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

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Crowd celebrates Ranil’s release

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