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Sri Lanka's economic storm just turned into a full-blown political tsunami. On July 13, protesters swarmed the Prime Minister’s office in Colombo after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country ahead of his planned resignation. Thousands demanded accountability as the island nation faces its worst financial collapse in decades.
Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena confirmed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe now holds presidential powers temporarily. But trust in leadership? At rock bottom. Protesters have occupied key government buildings this week, chanting 'Go Home Gota' and waving the national flag.
The crisis—fueled by inflation over 50%, fuel shortages, and $51 billion in debt—has left millions struggling. Youth-led demonstrations, dubbed the 'Aragalaya' (Struggle) movement, are trending globally. Will this mark a new chapter for democracy? The world’s watching.
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Sri Lanka's economic storm just turned into a full-blown political tsunami. On July 13, protesters swarmed the Prime Minister’s office in Colombo after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country ahead of his planned resignation. Thousands demanded accountability as the island nation faces its worst financial collapse in decades.
Protesters have occupied key government buildings this week, chanting 'Go Home Gota' and waving the national flag.
Will this mark a new chapter for democracy? The world’s watching.
