Sri Lanka ‘a Disaster Zone,’ as Cyclone Deaths Surpass 350

The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster ...

Sri Lankan opposition rallies in first major protest against Dissanayake government

Thousands of opposition activists have rallied near Sri Lanka’s capital to demand that the government fulfill pledges to ease ...
Mid-Day

Over 80 dead as Cyclone Ditwah leaves 'unprecedented' trail of destruction in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as Cyclone Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides ...
CBS News

Sri Lanka protests set to topple the government: Why it happened and what comes next?

Thousands of protesters were refusing to budge from the official residences of Sri Lanka's president and its prime minister on Monday, having occupied both homes for days. A wave of national ...
Cfr.org

Sri Lanka’s Crisis Likely Won’t Be Resolved Soon

Protesters gather in a street leading to the Sri Lankan President's official residence Pradeep Dambarage via Getty Images Sri Lanka’s new president should be able to finish negotiations with the ...
World Bank

Sri Lanka's Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization, but Poverty to Remain Elevated

COLOMBO, April 2, 2024—Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn of 2022. But, the country ...