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Protesters in Sri Lanka call for arrest of former prime minister Rajapaksa | South China Morning Post

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Around 300 protesters gathered outside the historic Fort railway station in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on May 18, 2022. They called for the arrest of former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who resigned on May 9, while his younger brother, Gotabaya, continued to rule as president. Sri Lanka has been facing its w…

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