New Sri Lankan PM and cabinet sworn in
Political circles expect President Wickremesinghe and his government to negotiate enlisting opposition party members to broadbase the administration in coming days.
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Will peace return to Sri Lanka?
Many protesters believe Ranil Wickremesinghe is not the president Sri Lanka needs at this juncture.
Sri Lanka’s Ranil Wickremesinghe voted in as next president
The six-time prime minister was the most unpopular candidate in the race, as protesters nationwide see him as a stand-in for Mr Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka’s Ranil Wickremesinghe voted in as next president
Results show he polled 134 votes in a three-cornered contest, that gave him absolute majority.
Sri Lanka’s ambassador urges ADB and World Bank to take bigger role in debt restructure
He also called for more assistance from partners after the debt-ridden country claimed bankruptcy and imposed a state of emergency.
The death of democracy caused Sri Lanka disaster
The writer says global effort must be coupled with an internal struggle for restoration of democracy.
Sri Lanka crisis a warning sign for many: IMF chief
The comment comes as Sri Lanka is in the midst of a deep and unprecedented economic crisis.
Sri Lanka parties vie for president’s post as protesters reject all contenders
Divisions centre mainly on presidential nominees even as Sri Lanka needs urgent fixes to arrest the deepening economic crisis.
Sri Lanka seeks global support, faces difficulty receiving aid
Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis in 70 years, with a severe lack of food, medicine, energy and production materials.
Sri Lanka crisis: How President Gotabaya’s rule ended in a S’pore hotel
While his political demise is owing to the mishandling of Sri Lanka's economy over the past two years, his rise was entirely on account of his stint as defence secretary.