US, UN recognise new Sri Lanka president, call for united, democratic approach to crisis economynext.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from economynext.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
US ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has called for a peaceful transfer of power within the boundaries of the country’s constitution and stated that the US condemns all forms of violence and urges that the rule of law be followed, she said in a tweet. Additionally, the US ambassador urged the political parties to cooperate in order to provide long-term political and economic stability to the country.
President Gotabaya Rajapakasa and acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's refusal to step down has infuriated protesters who have taken over the Presidential palace, PM's office, PM's house, and the state broadcaster's office. Here are the top developments.
India, West Lay Stress on 'Democratic Means' to Realise Sri Lankans' Aspirations thewire.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewire.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.