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Thousands in Sri Lanka insist Rajapaksa family quit politics

Protesters angry over a worsening economic crisis take aim at Sri Lanka’s all-powerful Rajapaksa family.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2022

In stunning reversal, protests leave Sri Lanka's ruling dynasty teetering

In 2020, Mahinda Rajapaksa won elections to become Sri Lanka's prime minister, serving under his brother and president Gotabaya. In 2021, another sibling, Basil, was named finance minister, tightening the family's hold on power.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2022

Sri Lanka’s rage

President Rajapaksa must acknowledge popular anger and come up with a recovery plan

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2022