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Sri Lanka’s prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns over economic and political turmoil
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSri Lanka’s prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has offered his resignation during widespread protests...
Sri Lanka cricket stars come out in support of anti-government protests: ‘This is state-backed...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSeveral Sri Lankan cricketing legends have come together to criticise the Mahinda Rajapaksa...
PM says protests are hurting rebuilding of Sri Lanka economy
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa appealed for protesters to end the weeks of mass...
Sri Lanka PM, scion of political dynasty, resigns amid protests
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMahinda Rajapaksa, who has dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly 20 years and whose government...
Sri Lanka's prime minister resigns as protests turn deadly
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSri Lanka's military evacuated outgoing Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his official residence...
In stunning reversal, protests leave Sri Lanka's ruling dynasty teetering
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn 2020, Mahinda Rajapaksa won elections to become Sri Lanka's prime minister, serving under his...
Sri Lanka's protests show a fragile unity – for now
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSri Lankan students march during a protest over the economic crisis outside the residence of prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo, April 24, 2022....
Sri Lanka's ruling family in fight for survival as crisis worsens
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNow former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is in hiding in a heavily fortified military...
The meeting, then the mob. A 'turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn Monday morning, hundreds of supporters gathered at the prime minister's official residence in Sri...
Sri Lanka's prime minister offers to meet with protesters
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offered Wednesday to meet with protesters occupying the...