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Sri Lankan Protesters Occupy Homes of President and PM, Demanding Their Ouster
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to formally step down Wednesday and has reportedly tried to flee the country.
Sri Lanka Is “Grinding to a Halt” Amid Austerity, Prompting Mass Protests
Sri Lanka’s government has forced the closure of all schools and announced plans to cut electricity several hours a day.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Resigns Following Protests Over Economic Crisis
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's government is cracking down: Hundreds of protesters have been injured and at least five are dead.
Human Rights Groups Demand Release of Sri Lanka Lawyer Held Months Without Trial
Sri Lanka has used the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to crack down on dissidents and civil liberties.
Post-Conflict Recovery Depends Largely on Women’s Unrecognized Work
Supporting social reproduction is central to the prospects of enduring peace.
Sri Lankan Government Responds to Attacks With Surveillance, Curfew
The attacks killed at least 290 people, injured more than 500 and left behind scenes of carnage and chaos.
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Drought Could Cost Sri Lanka Billions
Sri Lanka is heading into one of its worst droughts in 30 years.
The Little-Known Fund at the Heart of the Paris Climate Agreement
Fossil fuel-funding banks are eager to get on board The Green Climate Fund.
Monsanto’s Pesticide Is Top Suspect Behind Mysterious Kidney Disease
The pesticide glyphosate, sold by Monsanto as Roundup, is likely a contributing factor causing a mysterious kidney disease.
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United Nations Discovery of Secret Detention Center Revives Nightmares
The discovery has opened up old allegations of the existence of such camps.