WebApr 12, 2024 · A father and son, originally from Sri Lanka, have drowned at a popular swimming spot in Queensland’s far north. The 59-year-old father and his son, 21, got into trouble at a Crystal Cascades waterfall near Cairns just after 5pm on Tuesday. The men were found unresponsive in the water and assessed by paramedics but declared dead at … WebJul 15, 2024 · One family – the Rajapaksas – has dominated the Sri Lankan political sphere, concentrating power in the hands of a few senior officials – who all happen to be related. Unsurprisingly, this has...
Sri Lanka in 2024: Trouble Ahead For One of Asia’s Oldest Democracies
WebApr 3, 2024 · Namal Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, has resigned from all his portfolios. Sources say differences have emerged in the powerful Rajapaksa family over handling the Sri Lankan economic situation. 🔲 Namal Rajapaksa, Srilankan Prime Miniter’s son quits as Minister … WebDec 22, 2024 · In 2024, Sri Lanka’s democracy continued to backslide due to militarization, human rights abuses, arbitrary detentions, and minority suppression which triggered multiple social, political, economic, and foreign policy concerns. The ultra-nationalist, illiberal posture by the Rajapaksa sibling regime has carried over into all sectors of ... dog with butterfly at nose drawing
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