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Court Convicts Sri Lanka’s President Over Vote Delay

Web News 22 August 2024 148 0

Sri Lanka’s top court found President Ranil Wickremesinghe guilty of “unlawful conduct” on Thursday for indefinitely delaying local polls seen as an unofficial referendum on his handling of the economy.Since Wickremesinghe enjoys immunity while in office, the judgement carries no immediate Continue Reading

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Sri Lanka’s PM Sworn in as Acting President

Web News 15 July 2022 362 0

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as acting president as the country reels from an economic crisis and unrest. He replaces Gotabaya Rajapaksa who fled to Singapore after unprecedented mass protests which saw demonstrators overrun the presidential palace. Protesters defied a curfew to celebrate his resignation during the night. Sri Continue Reading