Tag: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
a political transition that is proving to be delicate
In Sri Lanka, nearly a week after the official resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, now in exile in Singapore, parliamentarians will elect this Wednesday, July 20 a new head of…
In the blur, Sri Lanka awaits the resignation of its president
Sri Lankan protesters announced on Thursday July 14 that they were ceasing to occupy the presidential residence and the prime minister’s office. The situation remains unclear, while the president, on…
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the country for the Maldives
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, derided by a strong popular movement, left his country early Wednesday aboard a military plane to travel to the Maldives. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, accompanied by his…
the president will resign, the situation remains uncertain
The situation remains uncertain this Sunday, July 10 in Sri Lanka where President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to resign next week, after being forced to flee his residence invaded by…
The dubious maneuvers of certain elites at the heart of the Sri Lankan crisis
Foreign exchange reserves are almost exhausted in Sri Lanka, which has forced the government to suspend the repayment of its loans abroad. It therefore struggles to buy all essential imported…
several thousand demonstrators in Colombo on the 50th day of the crisis
Several thousand Sri Lankans again took to the streets of Colombo this Saturday to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. A less strong mobilization than on May 9th. With…
a new government appointed to bring the country out of the doldrums
In Sri Lanka, nine new ministers were appointed on Friday May 20, making up a ” multiparty government responsible for bringing the country out of tensions and the worst economic…
the political crisis worsens despite the resignation of the Prime Minister
The political crisis is worsening in Sri Lanka. This Monday, May 9, after deadly clashes between supporters of power and opponents, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned. For months, the island…
in Sri Lanka, the population demonstrates despite the state of emergency
In Sri Lanka, the population continues to pound the pavement despite the ban on demonstrations. For months, a terrible economic crisis has caused food and energy shortages and protesters are…