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Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Walks Back Claim President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Has Left Country
Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Walks Back Claim President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Has Left Country
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Previously, local media reported that president Rajapaksa fled the country, as mass demonstrations against his government hit Colombo, and the protesters... 11.07.2022, Sputnik International
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has taken refuge in an undisclosed location, will return on Wednesday in order to step down from his office, reports said, citing parliament speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.Initially, he reportedly told BBC that the president has left the country, but later walked back the statement, saying in a phone call with ANI it was a mistake.President Rajapaksa has yet to make an official statement himself, addressing the latest developments in the country.Thousands hit the streets of the island nation last weekend, protesting against the president and the government's policies, as Sri Lanka is suffering from the worst economic crisis since it gained independence in 1948.During the protests, the crowd stormed the presidential residence in Colombo, and seized control over the building. While Rajapaksa escaped, reports suggest that he agreed to resign later this week. At the same time, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is ready to step down, and leaders of Sri Lankan parties agreed to form a unity government.The elections are reportedly scheduled for 2023, and in the meantime, parliament speaker Abeiwardana had been assigned to become the country's interim leader.Want to know more? Check out our Koo & Telegram accounts!Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/sputniknewsSputnik India: https://t.me/sputniknewsindia
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Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Walks Back Claim President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Has Left Country
12:12 GMT 11.07.2022 (Updated: 13:23 GMT 11.07.2022) Previously, local media reported that president Rajapaksa fled the country, as mass demonstrations against his government hit Colombo, and the protesters strormed his residence.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has taken refuge in an undisclosed location, will return on Wednesday in order to
step down from his office, reports said, citing parliament speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.
Initially, he reportedly told BBC that the president has left the country, but later walked back the statement, saying in a phone call with ANI it was a mistake.
President Rajapaksa has yet to make an official statement himself, addressing the latest developments in the country.
Thousands hit the streets of the island nation last weekend, protesting against the president and the government's policies, as Sri Lanka is suffering from the worst economic crisis since it gained independence in 1948.
During the protests, the crowd
stormed the presidential residence in Colombo, and seized control over the building. While Rajapaksa escaped, reports suggest that he agreed to resign later this week. At the same time, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is ready to step down, and leaders of Sri Lankan parties agreed to form a unity government.
The
elections are reportedly scheduled for 2023, and in the meantime, parliament speaker Abeiwardana had been assigned to become the country's interim leader.
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