Following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa from the post of president, Sri Lankans living abroad have begun sending dollars to the crisis-hit nation.
Sri Lanka’s parliament will convene today (July 16) and begin proceedings to elect the next president after the flight and resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa amidst an economic meltdown. Here’s a recap of how the crisis unfolded.
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Sri Lanka's parliament will elect a new President on Wednesday, an official said, as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation was accepted by the Speaker after the leader fled the country earlier this week.
Sri Lanka Crisis: The Speaker urged the public to allow a peaceful environment for all lawmakers to take part in the process which should finish within 7 days.