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Gota goes: Sri Lanka’s president resigns

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Sri Lanka's Turning Point: Protests and Resignation

This chapter explores the mass protests in Sri Lanka that precipitated the announcement of President Gota Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's resignations. It examines the economic crisis driving public discontent, the government's efforts to suppress dissent, and the collective call for systemic change amidst widespread hardship.

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