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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Krishan Francis and Sheikh Saaliq

Sri Lankans' fury forced the powerful Rajapaksa clan out. Now its heir is running for president

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When an uprising ousted Sri Lanka's president, many saw it as the end of his powerful family’s hold on the island nation after more than 12 years of rule.

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