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Sri Lanka's Parliament readies to accept names for president

Sri Lanka’s Parliament is preparing to accept nominations for a successor to its ousted president as the country endures political turmoil that threatens to worsen instability in the bankrupt nation

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe to face low-key lawmaker in tight race for president

Sri Lanka's main opposition leader withdrew from the presidential race on Tuesday and promised support to a low-profile politician from the ruling party who will take on acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tight contest.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's political turmoil sows worries for recovery

Bankruptcy has forced Sri Lanka's government to a near standstill

The Independent UK

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A revolt that could turn into a revolution

Without a new social contract, there could be unrestrained conflict with the working people in Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka – how political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa formally resigned on July 15, 2022, having earlier fled the country amid widespread protests in the Southern Asian nation.

The Conversation

Ranil Wickremesinghe: wily fox who is Sri Lanka’s new president

Profile: Six-time PM may be unacceptable to many of the same protesters who forced out predecessor

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe says Rajapaksa government covered up facts - CNN

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told broadcaster CNN that Gotabaya Rajapaksa's government was "covering up facts", while adding that he aimed to stabilize the island nation's devastated economy by the end of 2023.

Reuters

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‘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

First Thing: report on Uvalde school shooting finds ‘systemic failures’

Nearly 400 officers from myriad agencies went to the school, but were stymied by a lack of coordination. Plus, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka acting president declares emergency amid protests

Sri Lanka’s acting president has declared a state of emergency giving him broad authority amid growing protests demanding his resignation two days before the country’s lawmakers are set to elect a new president

The Independent UK

International: Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a State of Emergency across the island nation from Monday. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Sri Lanka: acting president declares state of emergency ahead of MPs’ vote

Declaration called ‘expedient’ as Ranil Wickremesinghe tries to curb unrest over ongoing political and economic crises

The Guardian - AU

Emergency in Sri Lanka ahead of parliament vote for new president

Ranil Wickremesinghe cites need to uphold public order and security amid widespread social unrest over economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency in Sri Lanka amid ongoing political turmoil

Long lines continue outside petrol stations in Colombo, with frequent arguments breaking out amongst those waiting up to several days in the serpentine queues.

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Reuters

Sri Lanka says IMF talks near end after declaring state of emergency

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Monday that the country had almost concluded negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a day after he declared a state of emergency in the island nation.

ABC News

Sri Lanka's protests started with plan hatched in a tent. Within months, thousands would storm the president's luxury residence

Inside a tent across the road from Colombo's famous seaside park, plans were hatched to occupy the luxury residence of the president and the prime minister's office. After months of demonstrations, these protesters have hope for the future.

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka’s political crisis continues as Ranil Wickremesinghe bids to be president

Protesters angry prime minister who they say propped up Rajapaksa dynasty in running to lead country

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka kicks off process to choose new president

Parliament meets to begin choosing a new leader after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled and resigned following protests.

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Sri Lanka begins to choose a leader to replace the ex-president

Sri Lankan lawmakers met Saturday to begin choosing a new leader to serve the rest of the term abandoned by the president who fled and resigned after mass protests over the country's economic crisis.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's ousted president says he 'took all possible steps' to prevent crisis

Sri Lanka’s ousted president, who fled overseas this week to escape a popular uprising against his government, has said he took "all possible steps" to avert the economic crisis that has engulfed the island nation.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka begins choosing leader to replace ex-president

Sri Lankan lawmakers are preparing to meet Saturday to begin choosing a new leader to serve the rest of the term abandoned by the president who fled abroad and resigned after mass protests over the country’s economic collapse

The Hindu

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 16 July 2022

This week, a tour of the Subcontinent. Gotabaya Rajapaksa finally took the hint and people partied through the state of emergency. Pakistan is flooding (both ways) and India claims more bragging rights.

The Independent UK

AP Interview: Sri Lankan candidate to 'listen to the people'

Sri Lanka’s opposition leader, who will seek the presidency next week, is vowing to “listen to the people” who are struggling through the island nation’s worst economic crisis

Reuters

Sri Lanka ruling party to nominate Wickremesinghe for president

Sri Lanka's ruling party will nominate acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe for president when the crisis-hit country's parliament elects a new leader next week, a party official said on Friday.

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