The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation’s history.
Author: Pamodi Waravita and Mujib Mashal
As Cyclone Deaths Pass 150, Sri Lanka Is Overwhelmed by Rescue Demand
Rescue efforts across the nation of 23 million have been hampered by disruptions in transport and telecommunications.
New Online Speech Law Could Chill Political Humor in Sri Lanka
A sweeping new law on online speech threatens the political humor that has helped the island nation get through tough stretches.