Protesters raze home of Sri Lanka prime minister — after his resignation.

The home of Mahinda Rajapaksas, Sri Lanka prime minister, was on Monday, set on fire by a group of anti-government protesters.

According to the BBC, this came hours after Rajapaksas resigned in response to calls for his ousting, owing to an economic crisis.

The nation is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.

Since last month, there have been protests over rising prices and power cuts.