The move by Mahinda Rajapaksa came after violence erupted on the streets of Colombo, the capital. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the resignation would satisfy the protesters.
Tag: Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Faces Huge Protest
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is used to silencing and discrediting his political opponents. But that’s harder to do this time.
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Sri Lanka Protesters Call for President to Resign After Cabinet Shuffle
The country’s Rajapaksa dynasty is facing its toughest challenge yet as protesters demand that the president step down amid a devastating economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka Economy Has ‘Hit Rock Bottom,’ Putting Pressure on President
A debt crisis is disrupting life across Sri Lanka, where food and fuel are suddenly either unavailable or exorbitantly priced. Protests are rising against a president with a reputation for brutality.