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Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?
Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country.
What We Know About the Protests in Sri Lanka
Months of demonstrations over dire economic conditions culminated in a peaceful takeover of the presidential residence and promises of resignations.
Sri Lankan Father Sees Protests As Education for His Children
Mohammad Imran’s children have barely attended school because of the nation’s economic crisis. And he says his salary barely covers the basics.
Sri Lankan Protesters Wander Halls After President Flees
Hours after protesters took control the building, it has effectively become a free museum. People stream in and admire the art as Army guards quietly patrol the halls.
Protesters in Sri Lanka Mark Takeover of President’s Residence
Images from Colombo showed demonstrators enjoying a rare moment of levity, after months of economic deprivation.
Sri Lanka Needs Billions As It Exhausts Financing
Funds provided by India are already gone. China has kept its distance. As the crisis deepens, Sri Lanka has even turned to charities in Qatar for help.
What Sparked the Protests in Sri Lanka?
Acute shortages have meant that medicines can’t be transported and fresh produce from farms can’t make it to cities.
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister to Resign Amid Protests
Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had been in office only since May, said he would resign.
Who Are the Rajapaksas?
The Rajapaksas have cast a shadow over politics in Sri Lanka for much of the past two decades, and in recent years, they have increasingly run the government as a family business.