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Sri Lanka crisis: Opposition split over choice of next PM under Gotabaya

Sri Lanka's main Opposition SJB leader Sajith Premadasa is unwilling to be the prime minister in the interim government under embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Where is Sri Lanka headed next after Gotabaya Rajapaksa refuses to resign

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is refusing to step down, and the opposition has declined his offers of a unity government without constitutional change that would reduce the powers of the presidency.

Media reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka false: Indian High Commission

The Indian High Commission categorically dismissed speculative media reports about New Delhi sending its troops to Colombo, saying India is fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy

Sri Lankan President says he will appoint new PM, cabinet this week

'I will appoint a young cabinet without any of the Rajapaksas,' Gotabaya said

Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa ready to abolish executive presidency

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced that he is ready to abolish the executive presidency after discussing the issue with the Opposition regarding the formation of the new government

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The PM's meeting, then the mob. 'Turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis

Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Tuesday and his brother, the president, gave sweeping powers to the police for enforcing order.

Sri Lankan army chief denies shoot-on-sight order at general public

Gen Shavendra Silva, while rejecting the statement, assured that the members of the armed forces would not resort to any such disgraceful acts under any circumstances

Sri Lanka gives shoot-on-sight powers to army, police after clashes kill 8

Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry on Tuesday said those found damaging public property or harming others could be shot

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Sri Lanka extends curfew till Thursday as protests intensify in many areas

As the nationwide protests refuse to die down, Sri Lankan authorities have extended the curfew until 7 am on Thursday.A number of violent incidents have been reported after pro-government groups clashed with anti-government protesters on Monday, leaving eight people dead and over 200 injured.A nationwide curfew was imposed from Monday until Wednesday, which was extended by one more day.Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry on Tuesday ordered the country's armed forces to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others following a day of violent clashes.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also urged people to remain calm, and refrain from violence and acts of revenge against others, adding that all efforts will be made to restore political stability through consensus."I appeal and urge people to remain calm & stop violence & acts of revenge against citizens, irrespective of political affiliations. All efforts will be made to restore political stability through ...

China says 'closely following' violence in Lanka; asks citizens to be alert

The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is reportedly considering a USD 100 million loan for Colombo

Sri Lanka: Defence ministry orders tri-forces to open fire on rioters

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence on Tuesday ordered the Army, the Air Force and the Navy personnel to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests

Sri Lanka's Speaker asks President to summon Parliament immediately

There are provisions for the Speaker to summon the House just to discuss the present crisis only, Serjeant- at Arms Narenda Fernando told Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka's attorney general asks police to launch probe into violence

Sri Lanka's Attorney General asked the police chief to conduct an urgent and full-fledged investigation into the violent clashes

Cricket Australia keeping a close watch on situation in Sri Lanka: Report

Australia are scheduled to play three T20Is, five One-day Internationals and two Tests in Sri Lanka beginning June 7, but the unrest in the county has forced CA to monitor the evolving situation

World Bank expresses grave concern over violence, crisis in Sri Lanka

The developments come even as nationwide protests against the government have intensified over the past few days resulting in an increase in clashes with the security forces deployed at protest sites

Rajapaksa faces calls for arrest as Sri Lanka violence claims eight lives

Sri Lanka's former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is facing calls for his arrest from Opposition politicians for inciting violence against peaceful anti-government protesters

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for dialogue to solve Sri Lanka crisis

"We continue to encourage all Sri Lankan stakeholders to find a solution to the current challenges through dialogue and with the interests of the country and the people in mind," Haq said

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down; MP, 4 others killed in clashes

Houses of legislator, former minister set on fire in curfew-bound nation