Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

 

Sri Lanka’s flourishing tuk-tuk business |

 Amidst the traffic chaos of Sri Lanka: the popular auto-rickshaws, or tuk-tuks. They’re traditionally driven by men. But increasingly, you’ll see a woman at the wheel - and this film is about three of them: Anulawathi, Thushari and Jega.

Sri Lanka government delays paying certain state sector employees' salaries

The Sri Lankan cabinet has decided to delay paying the salaries of certain state sector employees by up to a week due to the worsening financial situation.
 

Controversy over Chinese ship at Sri Lankan port

The Yuan Wang 5, a Chinese military survey ship, docked at Sri Lanka's Chinese-built port of Hambantota on Tuesday. India had opposed the docking of the ship as it fears China could use the port as a military base. 

India concerned about Chinese vessel docked in Sri Lanka

India and the United States have raised security concerns after a Chinese research vessel docked in Sri Lanka over fears that the port will be used as a military base.

What’s the way out of Sri Lanka’s political crisis?

 

A state of emergency is declared as protesters leave occupied government buildings.

Sri Lanka’s political turmoil is deepening.

Instead of resigning on Wednesday as promised, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled via the Maldives to Singapore, where he submitted his resignation.

Sri Lanka: Soldiers authorized to use ‘necessary force’ | DW News

 

The prime minister -- who is now acting president -- has ordered security forces to restore calm. Protesters have agreed to leave government buildings, as people still wait for the official resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksha.

Sri Lanka: Can new leadership prevent the spiral into chaos?

Turmoil in Sri Lanka continues, as the deadline for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down approaches, and protesters continue to occupy Sri Lanka’s presidential palace. They have threatened an island-wide strike by Thursday if both leaders have not resigned by that point. Sri Lanka‘s parliament announced it will hold a vote on July 20 to elect a new president.

This is the next chapter in Sri Lanka’s plunge towards political and economic chaos. Sri Lankans have blamed Rajapaksa for the collapse of the tourism-dependent economy which was decimated by COVID. Government finances have been crippled by mounting debt and lavish tax breaks given by the government. Foreign exchange reserves are depleted, leaving Sri Lanka unable to import fuel, forcing rations and long lines; inflation has hit more than 50 percent already.

Sri Lanka: Four key moments from storming of PM's office

 

Protesters in Sri Lanka have stormed the office of the acting prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Thousands of people gathered outside the prime minister's compound, which was heavily guarded by security forces.

After clashes with authorities involving tear gas and water cannon, demonstrators broke through the gates and scaled the building.

The country's president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has fled the country, following mass protests over a deepening economic crisis, the worst Sri Lanka has faced in decades.

Who is in charge of Sri Lanka?

Negotiations are under way to form unity government as protesters occupy the homes of the president and prime minister.

People in Sri Lanka say it is time to take back control of their country.

They have protested for months, blaming President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family for corruption and mismanaging the economy.

Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence

 

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence has been invaded by thousands of protesters in the capital Colombo.

There have been months of protests in Sri Lanka over the country's economic crisis.

The president has reportedly been moved to a safer location.

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

 

 

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force at largely peaceful protests during a growing economic crisis. For weeks, the police have been accused of heavy-handedness during protests, though authorities say the use of water cannon and tear gas is to restore order as tensions escalate. But the family of a young father who was shot dead by police say they are still fighting for justice.

What’s happening in Sri Lanka? | Start Here

 

“It’s an economic crisis that was brought on by a political crisis, and now we’re just generally in crisis.” What’s going on in Sri Lanka? And why are many people there blaming President Rajapaksa and his family?

Is the Rajapaksa political dynasty about to end?

 

Sri Lanka’s most powerful political family faces escalating protests over an economic crisis and claims of corruption.

For months, protesters have been chanting “go home”, telling Sri Lanka’s most powerful political family that it’s time to leave.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, are accused of corruption and mismanaging the economy.

What’s the way out of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis?

 President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared another state of emergency. 

The island nation of Sri Lanka is in crisis. There have been food and fuel shortages for weeks and power cuts have become the new norm.

Many say they are struggling to get by and they blame the government for mishandling the economic situation – calling on President Gotabya Rajapaksa to resign.

What are the implications of Sri Lanka suspending debt payments?

 

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka continues to spiral out of control, with the government saying it would suspend payment on $51bn of external debt.

The country has been beset by shortages of food and fuel as schools have been forced to cancel exams for lack of paper.

What's behind the crisis in Sri Lanka? | DW News

 

Sri Lanka is facing its most serious economic and political crisis in decades, with protests on the streets and officials resigning and being replaced so quickly, we're not sure how long the next finance minister will stick around – because the new appointee lasted just a day.

Sri Lanka: ‘One Country, One Law’

 

Minorities criticise proposed legal reforms that Sri Lanka’s president says aim to heal divisions.

How exactly will a new plan to rule all Sri Lankan communities under one law effectively represent everyone, while also trying to help heal divisions within society?

The decision to appoint a Buddhist monk to oversee these sweeping reforms is stoking controversy.

Will 'deradicalisation' in Sri Lanka work?

 

The Sri Lankan government is detaining those with what it calls ‘extreme religious views’ and banning the burqa.

Many from Sri Lanka’s minority Muslim community say they are being targeted – and in the latest decision affecting them, the government is reintroducing a ban on burqas.

Can justice be served 12 years after Sri Lanka’s civil war ended?

 

UN’s human rights chief said Sri Lankan government is failing to pursue those responsible for war crimes.

The United Nations is accusing Sri Lanka of denying justice to victims 12 years after the end of the civil war.

The UN’s human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said the Sri Lankan government is failing to pursue those responsible for war crimes.

Twenty-six years of conflict left 100,000 people dead and at least 20,000 missing.

Bachelet warned human rights could be further eroded.