Tag: Sri Lanka
Why are the homes of leaders burned in Sri Lanka?
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned yesterday after mass protests continued since last month as the economic crisis deepened in Sri Lanka. However, the waters in the country did not calm…
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 the face of the economic crisis, the Buddhist clergy call for the departure of the government
In Sri Lanka, the leaders of the Buddhist clergy, very influential and until now close to power, have just demanded the resignation of the government. They are calling on President…
Rising fuel prices and ministerial reshuffle in a Sri Lanka in deep crisis
The country, in default of payment, begins crucial negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its bailout. An economic crisis on a scale never seen since its independence in…
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka nearly runs out of drugs
Sri Lankan doctors warned on Sunday April 10 that they were almost out of life-saving drugs, stressing that the economic crisis was likely to claim more victims on 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…
the army deployed in the streets after the establishment of the state of emergency
Armed troops with broad powers to arrest suspects were deployed to Sri Lanka this Saturday, April 2, hours after the president declared a state of emergency due to escalating protests…
War in Ukraine will weaken global economies, says UN
Slower, more uneven and more fragile growth in 2022. The not really encouraging prognosis comes from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. In question, of course: the war…
soldiers deployed to service stations in the face of fuel shortages
Sri Lanka ordered the presence of soldiers at petrol stations on Tuesday March 22, after violent demonstrations in queues for fuel. Thousands of motorists are waiting at once to get…
In Sri Lanka, the country’s most revered elephant has died
The 68-year-old pachyderm called Nadugamuwa Raja held a central place in the country’s Buddhist tradition. He even had an elite unit to protect him. The authorities pay tribute to him.…