Sri Lanka presidential committee critical of response to ‘protest movement’
Senior officials said the speed that the protest movement grew had made it quite impossible to de-escalate the threat by security measures alone.
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Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism
For several months Sri Lanka had been in talks in China for a $4 billion aid package, consisting of a loan of $1 billion to repay a roughly equivalent amount of Chinese debt due…
Sri Lanka president’s office to reopen after crackdown
Widespread public anger over the island’s unprecedented economic crisis saw protesters storm and occupy the colonial-era building earlier this month.
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.
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.