An army of nuns, farmers and middle-class professionals felt a duty to save their virtually bankrupt nation. But their fight is far from over.
Tag: Rajapaksa, Mahinda
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The Rajapaksa Family Promised Sri Lanka Prosperity, but Brought Destitution
The Rajapaksas fall, and take Sri Lanka with them.
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What We Know About the Protests in Sri Lanka
Months of demonstrations over dire economic conditions culminated in a peaceful take over of the presidential residence and promises of resignations.
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Protesters in Sri Lanka Mark Takeover of President’s Residence
Live images from Colombo showed demonstrators enjoying a rare moment of levity, after months of economic deprivation.
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Lavish Projects and Meager Lives: The Two Faces of a Ruined Sri Lanka
A frenzy of building on borrowed money in the Rajapaksa family’s home district illustrates the hubris and mismanagement that led the country into economic collapse.