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No International Economic Fix for Democracy in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan peoples’ calls for change cannot be set aside with quick economic fixes.
Ahilan Kadirgamar and Devaka Gunawardena write:
Just a few weeks ago, it looked like the regime of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was on the ropes. On 9 May, the supporters of his brother and the then Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, attacked protestors, especially at the famous Galle Face occupy site in Colombo. The wave of reprisals that night included the torching of several ruling party politicians’ houses and vehicles. As the Prime Minister resigned, the country seemed to be on the brink of open revolt.
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Updated On : 4th Jun, 2022
