Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning Dissanayake promises change as his popularity soars
Anura Kumara Dissanayake may lack the political lineage of some of his rivals, but his leftist policies to help the poor and ...
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe's reelection bid hinges on economy
President Ranil Wickremesinghe charted a path for Sri Lanka out of its worst financial crisis in decades, but the austerity ...
For Sri Lanka's minority Tamils, election does not offer hope
Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka's crippled economy, ethnic minority Tamils in the ...
Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change
Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the ...
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As Sri Lanka Heads to the Polls, Economy Takes Center Stage
On Sept. 21, 17 million Sri Lankans will cast their vote to select the country’s next president. This is the first popular ...
Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping the state of the economy in mind when they vote ...
Factbox-What Are the Five Key Issues in Sri Lanka's Presidential Election?
A police officer stands guard as supporters attend an election campaign rally for Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana ...
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Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change after protests ousted Sri Lanka’s last president.
Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the ...
For Sri Lanka's minority Tamils, election offers little hope
STORY: Tamils in Sri Lanka have little hope that Saturday's (September 21) presidential election will improve their lot. This ...
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Sri Lanka's Pivotal Presidential Election Amid Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka prepares for a critical presidential election following its severe economic crisis in 2022. Key candidates include incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and Sajith ...
Sri Lanka To Vote In First Poll Since Economic Collapse
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka will vote for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented ...
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Austerity measures are on trial in Sri Lanka’s first election since its economic collapse
When Sri Lanka heads to the polls on 21 September in the country’s first presidential election since its 2022 economic meltdown, the economy will be the key issue for voters. The election will serve ...