Activists involved in the protest movement have been arrested, but allies of the former president are back in Parliament.
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Amid Sri Lanka’s Crisis, Cricket Carries On
The success of the men’s national team has offered solace to the country, and one fan called the players “brand ambassadors during this time of hardship.”
Sri Lankan Forces Raid Protest Camp
The predawn raid in Colombo on Friday caught demonstrators by surprise. The police detained at least nine people.
Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President of Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe, a canny political survivor with ties to the exiled former president, inherits a nation in deep crisis.
Sri Lanka, Out of Fuel, Runs on Patience
The rage at the failure and corruption of a ruling elite is matched by generosity and ingenuity to prevent complete collapse and anarchy.
Your Friday Briefing: Sri Lanka’s President Resigns
Plus President Biden treads carefully in Israel and Italy’s government nears collapse.
Sri Lanka’s President Resigns After Months of Protest
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka submitted his resignation by email from Singapore, although the political uncertainty continues.
Sri Lanka’s President Resigns After Months of Protest
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka submitted his resignation by email from Singapore.
Sri Lanka Protesters Seek to Contain Chaos
Activists are trying to prevent the movement, which is growing frustrated with the leadership uncertainty, from helping tip the country into outright anarchy.
In Pictures: Sri Lanka’s Protesters Persist After President’s Departure
Many digesting the news of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s exit appeared to relish witnessing a monumental day in the country’s history.