Sri Lanka lifted a nationwide curfew for 12 hours on Saturday, further easing tight curbs.
The government lifted the curfew from 0030 GMT on Saturday. A 24-hour curfew imposed on Monday had been lifted for a few hours on Thursday and Friday to allow purchase of essential supplies.
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Rajapaksa stepped down after violence flared on Monday, leaving his younger brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa to rule on as president.
Wickremesinghe, a five-time Prime Minister, was appointed to another term late on Thursday.
Wickremesinghe is the sole lawmaker from his United National Party to hold a seat in parliament, and is reliant on other parties to form a coalition government.
