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A chance to hit refresh in Sri Lanka

Could the pluralistic ethos of the uprising bring the country back from Sinhalese majoritarianism?

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022

Rights group demands probe into Sri Lanka police shooting

A leading human rights group is demanding that Sri Lankan authorities conduct a prompt and impartial probe into a police shooting

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

A protest in a small Sri Lankan town that quickly turned deadly

When K.D. Chaminda Lakshan was wheeled into the Kegalle Teaching Hospital in central Sri Lanka around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the father of two was fighting for his life.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Sri Lankan PM says president's powers will be reduced

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says the constitution will be changed to clip presidential powers and empower Parliament as protesters call on the president to quit over an economic crisis

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Sri Lanka asks IMF for urgent financial assistance

The IMF may consider this request due to the unique circumstances, an aide to the nation’s finance minister said.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2022

Sri Lanka: President Gotabaya reshuffles cabinet, appoints 17 ministers to combat current crisis

The President has appointed new ministers to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the government. More details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 18, 2022

Sri Lankan president says regrets crisis, expands cabinet ahead of IMF talks

Sri Lanka's embattled president announced 17 new ministerial appointments on Monday, notably leaving out members of his own family, and expressed regret for his government's handling of a devastating economic crisis that has led to widespread protests.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2022

Sri Lankan Cabinet reshuffled to counter economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s president has appointed a new, 17-member Cabinet in a sign he and his powerful family are taking back control of the political crisis resulting from the country’s dire economic state

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022

Sri Lankan protesters demand justice for 2019 Easter attacks

Sri Lankans protesting for days near the president’s office have criticized a lack of progress in finding those responsible for the deaths of more than 260 people in Islamic State-inspired bombings on Easter Sunday three years ago, adding the pressure on the government already embroiled in a deep economic crisis

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022

Sri Lankan stock market closing for a week

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will suspend share trading for all of next week to avoid a possible stock market collapse, as its economic crisis deepens and protests against the government spread.

Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2022