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(Search results - 3)WorldNov 12, 2018, 4:55 PM IST
Sri Lankan parties challenge President Sirisena in court; snap elections on January 5
Sri Lanka’s main parties today challenged in the highest court the President’s sacking of Parliament, a move which has escalated a political crisis and deepened international alarm.
IndiaNov 6, 2018, 9:50 AM IST
Sri Lanka's political crisis: What’s there for India and China
Political turmoil in the island nation was triggered late on October 26 when Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena appointed his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister. It was opposed by Ranil Wickremesinghe, who insists he's still in charge. The two are now set to face off in parliament in a confidence vote.
WorldOct 29, 2018, 2:51 PM IST