Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s three brothers and two of his nephews now hold key positions in his administration.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, there are "strong executive powers for the president, who is directly elected have only been somewhat curtailed by recent reforms". Also see our articles on the Tamil people.
Thousands March for Justice in Sri Lanka, Despite Ban
Forced disappearances are common occurrence in Sri Lanka but families of victims are now demanding answers and justice from authorities.
Sri Lankan Justice System is Under Attack
New report describes government repression of activists, journalists, lawyers, and the families of victims.
Sri Lanka Muslim Government Leaders Resign Over Allegations
Some muslim politicians in Sri Lankan have resigned, giving room for government to investigate allegations on links to Islamic extremist militants.
Even in Sri Lanka, Social Media Blackouts Are Authoritarian
In the wake of the terrible Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, that government shut down access to Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media.
Sri Lanka Blasts: Trigger for Further Communal Violence?
A keener eye of the religious breakdown of Sri Lanka would give us a better insight on the ”social overlapping differences” present which gives rise to the ressentiment.
Sudden Dissolution Of Sri Lanka Parliament Denounced
President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve parliament, worsening an already major political crisis, has drawn criticism from Western powers.
Sri Lanka ruling party suffers unusual humiliation at local vote
Sri Lanka’s ruling alliance was humiliated in elections against the party of ex-president Mahinda Rajapakse
Changing Impact of Sri Lanka Social Media on Elections
Budding democracy gets boost from widespread use of Sri Lanka social media among youth voters
Sri Lanka Wins With Peaceful Day of National Elections
The ruling party of Sri Lanka wins victory over previous government during peaceful day of voting