Tag: Sri Lanka

"What we experience today is the first step of change. There is a very long way to go for a real transformation. Let us do it together."

Sri Lanka's president flew out of his country to the Maldives in a probable prelude to his resignation

"I renew my appeal for peace and I implore those who have authority not to ignore the cry of the poor and the necessities of the people”

The events on Saturday were the culmination of months of anti-government protests fueled by an unprecedented economic crisis

The Church leader said the president and his government “have no moral right to continue office anymore under these circumstances”

The UN reported that four out of five people have started skipping meals as they cannot afford high prices

The Catholic bishops called for “necessary changes to the economic policies as well as to the Constitution”

Sri Lankans are using groups on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter to offer mutual aid as shops run out of basics

Motorists around the South Asian country are forced to spend hours or even days waiting for rationed fuel at gas stations

Every year, on May 18, Sri Lankan Tamils mark Mullaivaikkal Memorial Day commemorating those who died in the civil war that ended in 2009