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Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe declares emergency

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Sri Lanka has been battling an acute economic and political crisis in recent months. The country has been struggling with crippling shortages of essential items, including food, fuel and medicine. The resulting public fury and resentment toward the political leadership forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country.

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Times of India

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares emergency

"It is expedient, so to do, in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community," the notification stated.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Sri Lanka Crisis: Wickremesinghe Says IMF Talks Near End After Declaring State of Emergency

The statement came after Wickremesinghe gazetted orders late on Sunday for a state of emergency in the crisis-hit country, in an effort to head off unrest ahead of a vote in parliament later this week to elect a new president

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Sri Lanka: acting president declares state of emergency ahead of MPs’ vote

Declaration called ‘expedient’ as Ranil Wickremesinghe tries to curb unrest over ongoing political and economic crisesSri Lanka’s acting president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has declared a state of emergency as his administration seeks to quell social unrest and tackle an economic crisis gripping the island nation.“It is expedient, so to do, in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and servi…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Sri Lanka acting President Wickremesinghe declares emergency

Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected acting President of Sri Lanka after Gotabaya’s resignation.

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Sri Lanka acting president declares emergency amid protests

Sri Lanka's acting president on Monday declared a state of emergency giving him broad authority amid growing protests demanding his resignation two days before the country's lawmakers are set to elect a new president.

2 years ago·Canada

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