[bitontheslide]

i don't blame the protestors at all, the government have failed the people miserably

[arista]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i don't blame the protestors at all, the government have failed the people miserably

Yes
but Burning the Government Home Building
was not needed.


He left that nation

[arista]

Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed

On Weds 13/July/22

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62108597

[arista]

[The speaker of parliament said
the president decided to step down
"to ensure a peaceful handover of power"
and called on the public to "respect the law".

The announcement triggered an eruption
of celebratory fireworks in the city.

Political leaders are due to hold further
meetings to discuss a smooth transition
of power. Sri Lanka's military has appealed
to people to cooperate with security forces
to maintain calm.

After Saturday's events, the United States appealed
to the Sri Lankan leadership to act promptly
to resolve the country's economic crisis.]

[arista]

Sri Lanka Holidays
any that book them
are stupid

[arista]

Originally Posted by Alf

Not really an insurection, they're's nobody there dressed like a viking.

To Hot for that



They got what they wanted
the leader left the nation
and is Resigning on Wednesday

[arista]

[arista]

[Sri Lanka's president flees to Maldives after
protesters storm his home

His exit from the country comes amid
an economic crisis that has left people
facing shortages of fuel and food.
Activists upset with the situation have
vowed to remain in the presidential palace
until the leader has been replaced.]

https://news.sky.com/story/sri-lanka...-home-12650967



[President Gotabaya Rajapaksa,
his wife and two bodyguards left aboard
a Sri Lankan Air Force plane bound
for the city of Male - the capital of the Maldives.

It comes just days after activists took
over his residence, as well as the official home
of the country's prime minister, over their outrage
at the current economic situation.]


[Activists started taking action
after corruption and mismanagment left
the island nation laden in debt
and unable to pay for the import of basic necessities.

The shortages of food and fuel
have left Sri Lankans queuing for hours to buy supplies.

As a result, the country has been begging
for money from the International Monetary Fund,
Japan, Russia, China and Qatar.]



Double Cross.

[arista]

Prime Minister Wickremesinghe
has been appointed acting president.


State Of Emergency declared in Sri Lanka

[bitontheslide]

this is going to turn into a blood bath

[arista]

Sadly, they do not have any funds to hold
any new elections

[bitontheslide]

appointing the prime minster the president was the height of stupidity when he was part of the problem and now he has ordered the army to crack down on protestors

[arista]

The President has now Resigned

He is in Luxury
in Singapore now


[Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62160227

[arista]

BBC Newsnight Special in Sri Lanka

Has shown the urgent needed IMF loan
was due a month ago
but the India and Massive China Infrastructure Loans
are holding it up.


The President is happy for the young to leave Sri Lanka
earn money in other nations and send it back.



The New Leader
Dinesh Gunawardena, is using the police to stop protests
so not much has changed.


They have Massive Debts
and the IMF loan is delayed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka