TikaWeeks #47/2019: Sri Lanka update
Posted by John on 19th November 2019
Sri Lanka has a new President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, another of the brothers from the infamous political dynasty. Running his campaign on strengthening security and the economy, his objectives seem to have struck a chord with the majority Sinhalese Buddhist community, which makes up over 70% of the island’s population, particularly following the atrocities perpetrated on Easter Sunday. However, is Gotabaya Rajapaksa the president Sri Lankans need?
If you are interested, here is a selection of articles and features on the election of the new president:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa elected president of Sri Lanka
Wartime defence chief Rajapaksa wins presidency
Sri Lanka ex defence minister wins presidency
Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka's new president
Gotabaya Rajapaksa inherits Sri Lanka's mammoth economic burden
'The Terminator': how Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ruthless streak led him to power
Unity hard to achieve in divided country
Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's powerful new president
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