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Sri Lanka: Hundred Days of Protest – Politics
They have been demonstrating on Galle Face Green, Colombo’s beach promenade, for more than a hundred days. The date was celebrated like a mountain festival, especially as protesters had managed…
How Sri Lanka bought the dependence – Opinion
One looks in disbelief at what is happening in Sri Lanka and asks oneself: how did it come to this? Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his clan had placed themselves at the…
Sri Lanka in crisis: “I’m disgusted with my situation”
report As of: 07/16/2022 5:37 p.m Sri Lanka has been in crisis for months. After the president’s resignation, people hope that someone will lead the country to a better future.…
After days of mass protests: Sri Lanka confirms the resignation of the president
Status: 07/15/2022 07:33 a.m The demonstrators had feared until the end, now the resignation of Sri Lanka’s President Rajapaksa has been officially confirmed. But the political chaos – and above…
Demonstrations in Sri Lanka: withdrawal from the palace – protest continues
Status: 07/14/2022 12:36 p.m In Sri Lanka, the demonstrators have announced their withdrawal from the occupied government buildings – but the protest should continue. The fleeing President Rajapaksa is apparently…
Demonstrations in Sri Lanka: withdrawal from the palace – protest continues
Status: 07/14/2022 12:36 p.m In Sri Lanka, the demonstrators have announced their withdrawal from the occupied government buildings – but the protest should continue. The fleeing President Rajapaksa is apparently…
Sri Lankans seize a new symbol of power
In Colombo, the economic capital of Sri Lanka, demonstrators invest, on July 13, 2022, the perimeter where the offices of the Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinga, are located. ERANGA JAYAWARDENA /…
Video: State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka
A government spokesman announced that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would hold office during the President’s absence. A government spokesman announced that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would hold office during the…
Protests in Sri Lanka: the people rebel
Status: 07/13/2022 1:38 p.m President fled, curfew in the capital and state of emergency across the country: thousands continue to protest against the political leadership in Sri Lanka. The interim…
Protests in Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa flees to the Maldives
Status: 07/13/2022 09:27 am Sri Lanka’s President Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives – probably to avoid prosecution. The departure was applauded. A state of emergency was declared due to ongoing…