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The Newest Weapon in Sri Lankan Politics: Chile Powder in the Eyes

November 16, 2018November 17, 2018DHARISHA BASTIANS and JEFFREY GETTLEMANComments Off on The Newest Weapon in Sri Lankan Politics: Chile Powder in the Eyes
For several weeks, the island nation has been paralyzed by a three-way duel involving its top leaders. Friday was yet another day of chaos in Parliament.
Tagged Colombo (Sri Lanka), Rajapaksa, Mahinda, Sirisena, Maithripala, Sri Lanka, Wickremesinghe, Ranil
DHARISHA BASTIANS and JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
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