The Court of Appeal issued an order preventing Mr. Rajapaksa from governing for now, the latest twist in the political crisis that has paralyzed the country.
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Quiet Casualty of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis: A Sugar Tax
In an effort to increase public support for the disputed prime minister, the government is reducing a tax on sugary drinks that experts say is vital for the country’s health.
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.
Fists. A Flying Garbage Can. And Maybe, at Last, Negotiations in Sri Lanka
A brawl in Parliament erupts and now the divided government is talking about how to break the political deadlock that has gripped this nation for weeks.
Sri Lanka President Dissolves Parliament Amid Power Struggle
Maithripala Sirisena’s move, which critics said was illegal, deepened a two-week-old constitutional crisis over who is the legitimate prime minister of the island nation.