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Sri Lanka Government Develops Cold Feet, Calls Off Local Elections

Sri Lanka Government Develops Cold Feet, Calls Off Local Elections

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Fearing that it will be routed in elections, the ruling party unleashed a propaganda campaign to convince people that elections amid the economic crisis are a bad idea.

Sri Lanka’s President Says IMF Talks Nearing Successful End

Sri Lanka’s President Says IMF Talks Nearing Successful End

By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said his government will soon start negotiating debt restructuring with countries that provide loans to Sri Lanka.
Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected Sri Lanka’s New President

Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected Sri Lanka’s New President

By Krishan Francis
Widely seen to be an ally of the Rajapaksas, his election could reignite fresh protests on the restive island.

How Sri Lanka’s Crisis Hurts 8,000 Miles Away

How Sri Lanka’s Crisis Hurts 8,000 Miles Away

By Sandhira Wijayaratne
One member of the Sri Lankan diaspora reflects on the agony of watching his motherland lurch from crisis to crisis. 

Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa Family Falls From Grace

Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa Family Falls From Grace

By David Rising and Krutika Pathi
President Gotabaya, who is the last Rajapaksa still clinging to national office, has not been seen outside his heavily guarded compound.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Resigns After Weeks of Protests

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Resigns After Weeks of Protests

By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Mahinda Rajapaksa is the fourth member of the Rajapaksa clan to step down since the political crisis worsened in late March.

Sri Lanka Government Wins Parliament Vote Amid Protests

Sri Lanka Government Wins Parliament Vote Amid Protests

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, backed by the ruling coalition led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was re-elected deputy speaker after having resigned in April.
Sri Lanka Opposition Declares No Confidence in Government

Sri Lanka Opposition Declares No Confidence in Government

By Krishan Francis
A majority vote in the 225-member Parliament would be needed to remove Rajapaksa and the Cabinet from power. 

Lawmaker: Sri Lanka President Agrees to Remove Brother as Prime Minister

Lawmaker: Sri Lanka President Agrees to Remove Brother as Prime Minister

By Krishan Francis
MP (and former president) Sirisena says Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to a national council and a new prime minister; the prime minister's spokesperson said that had not been communicated yet.

Rajapaksas’ Unpopularity Surges as Debt Crisis Worsens

Rajapaksas’ Unpopularity Surges as Debt Crisis Worsens

By Krutika Pathi and Krishan Francis
But Sri Lanka's ruling family is refusing to heed the demand for their resignation.

Bhavani Fonseka Explains Sri Lanka’s Protests

Bhavani Fonseka Explains Sri Lanka’s Protests

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The political and economic crisis have exposed the multiple failures of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa presidency.”
Sri Lankan President and PM Locked in a Tug-of-War

Sri Lankan President and PM Locked in a Tug-of-War

By Sudha Ramachandran
Under pressure from the people to resign, Gotabaya and Mahinda Rajapaksa are scheming separately, each to sink the other to save his own seat.

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