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Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president – Sri Lanka votes in its first election since protests ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa in July 2022. The island nation is facing a severe economic crisis, and the election is seen as a chance for the people to choose a …

Sri Lankans Vote in Tight Race That Puts IMF Funding at Risk, the nation’s political landscape is on edge. The upcoming election, a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, hangs in the balance as voters weigh their options and the IMF watches closely. The country’s economic crisis, exacerbated by …

Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisis. This election is a pivotal moment for the nation, as voters weigh the candidates’ promises for reviving the economy and restoring stability after a devastating period of hardship. The outcome will …

Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future. This island nation faces a dire economic crisis, a culmination of years of mismanagement, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent presidential election, held in the midst of widespread hardship, saw citizens casting their ballots for a leader who …

Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse – Sri Lanka votes in its first poll since the devastating economic collapse, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s recovery. The island nation, once a thriving tourist destination, has been grappling with crippling shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The …

Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis. The island nation is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with soaring inflation, shortages of essential goods, and widespread public discontent. The upcoming election has become a pivotal moment for Sri Lanka, as …