An interim prime minister has been appointed in Sri Lanka following days of political violence amid the country's worst economic crisis since independence. MattFrei is there.
An interim prime minister has been appointed in Sri Lanka following days of political violence amid the country’s worst economic crisis since independence. The former prime minister of the ruling Rajapaksa family has been slapped with a travel ban – and a nationwide curfew remains in place.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sri Lanka president to name new PM as unrest simmers amid economic crisisMahinda Rajapaksa resigned this week after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters and ran riot in Colombo, unleashing days of violence
Read more »
Sri Lanka Deploys Troops in Capital After ProtestsSri Lankan authorities deployed troops in the streets of the capital after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters
Read more »
Sri Lanka extends curfew after violence, PM's resignationSri Lankan authorities extended a curfew another day as sporadic violence and arson continued after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters this week
Read more »
Sri Lanka’s president refuses to stand down as rumours swirl of a military coup🔴In a televised address, Gotabaya Rajapaksa instead vowed to replace the prime minister after his brother was forced to resign
Read more »
It’s a family affair: Sri Lanka’s protests turn deadlyDemonstrations that eventually ousted the prime minister have cost lives, but the protest mood is not fading: many want every member of the storied Rajapaksa family out of government. We examine an effort to develop undersea GPS and learn why a watery sat-nav would be so useful. And why 1972 was such a formative year for music in Brazil. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Read more »
Sri Lanka president to name new PM as unrest simmers amid economic crisisMahinda Rajapaksa resigned this week after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters and ran riot in Colombo, unleashing days of violence
Read more »