US EditionOpposition Heavyweights Meet to Deliberate Ex-President Ranil’s Arrest
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Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2024, was arrested on Friday 22 August for embezzlement of public funds. The government of Anura Kumara Dissanayake is conducting a campaign against corruption, in accordance with its main electoral promise.
Opposition heavyweights meet to deliberate ex-President Ranil’s arrest
A group of prominent opposition politicians met today (25) to discuss the situation surrounding former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody. The meeting was held at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, where the attendees also deliberate on future political activities. The meeting was attended by former President Maithripala Sirisena, Members of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake, Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Kabir Has…
Opposition Leaders' Statement on Arrest of Ex-President RW - LNW Lanka News Web
August 25, Colombo (LNW): A collective of opposition party leaders has voiced deep concern over the recent arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), describing the move as an alarming departure from democratic principles and a sign of growing authoritarian tendencies within the state apparatus.In a strongly worded statement, the opposition condemned the decision to detain the former Head of S…
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