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The Sri Lankan state is using violence to unleash fury on its citizens, as its political and economic crisis deepens

The Sri Lankan state is descending into a full blown political and economic crisis, as more people contend with starvation, death and severe disruptions. Now they are also facing the brutal violence of the state.

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Travel warning and DFAT discussions as Australia's cricket team prepares for tour to strife-torn Sri Lanka

Australia's cricketers have been briefed about the escalating political tension in Sri Lanka, as the team prepares for the men's team tour of the country next month.

ABC News

Tim Paine's playing career appears over

Tim Paine's playing career appears over after the former Australian captain wasn't included in Tasmania's list of contracted players for next summer.

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The Rajapaksa family maintained an iron grip on power in Sri Lanka for decades. Then it started to unravel

For decades, the Rajapaksa family has loomed large on the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka, but their era of dominance could be finally coming to a close.

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The Hindu

Speaker donates one month’s salary for Sri Lanka relief

Prince Jewellery donated ₹25 lakh

The Hindu

Explained: How Sri Lanka fell into its worst economic crisis & what's next

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis has only deepened further in the past few months, stemming from mismanaged government finances and ill-timed tax cuts in addition to the impact of Covid pandemic.

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Sri Lanka police given orders to shoot to maintain order

Sri Lanka's police said they were given orders on Wednesday to shoot to prevent looting and damage to public property and if lives are threatened.

Reuters

Respect human rights, civil liberty, pope tells Sri Lanka leaders

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged authorities in Sri Lanka, which has been shaken by unrest over the country's worst economic crisis, to "listen to the hopes of the people" and respect human rights and civil liberties.

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Sri Lanka cricket stars come out in support of anti-government protests: ‘This is state-backed violence’

Eight people have been killed and over 200 injured in violence so far

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka unrest: shoot on sight order issued as troops deployed in Colombo

Fears grow path is being laid for a military takeover, although this was denied by top defence official

The Guardian - UK

The meeting, then the mob. A 'turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis

On Monday morning, hundreds of supporters gathered at the prime minister's official residence in Sri Lanka's commercial capital of Colombo where they urged Mahinda Rajapaksa not to resign.

Reuters

Sri Lanka travel advice: How has guidance changed and is it safe for holidaymakers amid protests?

Foreign Office changes guidance as violence continues

The Independent UK

How Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis and what happens next

The island nation is experiencing an unprecedented economic collapse that has pushed the government into a deep crisis.

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Sri Lanka president warns of ‘racial disharmony’, curfew extended

Sporadic violence and arson continues on island, with security forces ordered to shoot people damaging public property.

The Hindu

Events in Sri Lanka should be wake-up call for India, warns Mehbooba Mufti

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain in 1948

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka extends curfew after violence, PM's resignation

Sri Lankan authorities extended a curfew another day as sporadic violence and arson continued after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters this week

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Security forces told to thwart intrusion of Sri Lankan nationals into Tamil Nadu

Patrolling intensified along the eastern seaboard, alert issued to coastal districts

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Sri Lanka crisis | Indian High Commission rejects reports of Mahinda Rajapaksa and family fleeing to India

The whereabouts of Mahinda Rajapaksa is being speculated since his resignation on May 9.

Reuters

Sri Lanka president warns of racial tensions amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka has moved Mahinda Rajapaksa to a naval base for his safety after he quit two days ago as prime minister, the defence secretary said on Wednesday, following violence targeting the family for its role in the country's worst economic crisis.

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The rise and fall of a political dynasty that brought Sri Lanka to its knees

At the height of their power, four brothers from Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa dynasty held the presidency and the prime minister’s office as well as the finance, interior and defence portfolios, among others. But just when the Rajapaksa clan seemed invincible, an economic crisis of their own making led to their…

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Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2022

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Explainer-How Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis

Sri Lanka's economic crisis has turned into deadly violence. Eight people died and over 200 were injured on Monday, the country's powerful prime minister quit and his brother, the president, is seeking ways out of the chaos.

The Hindu

Watch | How is a cyclone named?

On 8th May, Cyclone Asani developed in the Bay of Bengal. Asani, a name given by Sri Lanka, means ‘wrath’ in Sinhalese.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What caused Sri Lanka's economic collapse?

The South Asian nation of Sri Lanka is experiencing an unprecedented economic collapse that has pushed the government into a deep crisis

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