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Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, steep challenges

Sri Lanka's new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has always aspired to the pinnacle of power, enduring setback after setback but managing to recover from seemingly impossible defeats

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

How crisis unfolded in Sri Lanka

A deepening economic crisis in Sri Lanka sparked mass protests that forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country, leaving his successor, Ranil Wickremesinghe, to declare a state of emergency while seeking a bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Wickremesinghe’s election as Sri Lankan PM could have severe consequences

Analysis: Political turmoil could hinder any chance of tackling the ongoing economic crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Sri Lanka picks ex-leader’s ally as president, risking fury

Ranil Wickremesinghe was voted in as Sri Lanka’s president backed by a majority of lawmakers from ousted leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s party, a development that could reignite street protests in the bankrupt nation and scuttle bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022

New Sri Lankan president divisive choice for fixing crisis

Sri Lanka's prime minister has been elected president by lawmakers who opted for a seasoned, veteran leader to lead the country out of economic collapse

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s new president

Legislators tap six-time PM as president, defying risk of more protests by people angry over deepening economic crisis.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022

Wickremesinghe, a wily political survivor, elected Sri Lanka's president

Ranil Wickremesinghe, a lawyer who served as Sri Lanka's prime minister a record six times, has finally made it to the top job, securing the presidency after winning a parliamentary vote on Wednesday despite fierce public opposition to his candidacy.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

Sri Lanka president vote: Ranil Wickremesinghe wins amid protests

MPs pick ex-PM seen as close to ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a move likely to frustrate protesters

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

‘Supreme power of people’: Sri Lanka marks 100 days of protests

As protest movement over island’s worst-ever economic crisis reaches a milestone, people say struggle is not yet over.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2022

After request from DMK and AIADMK, Centre convenes all-party meeting on Sri Lanka

The DMK and AIADMK have urged the Centre to intervene in the crisis to help the neighbour.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2022