Friday, March 14th, 2025

Sri Lankan President flees the country on military jet


13 July 2022  

Time taken to read : < 1 Minute


  • A
  • A
  • A

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country on a military jet, amid mass protests over its economic crisis, reports said.

The 73-year-old arrived in Male, the capital of the Maldives at around 03:00 local time, according to BBC.

Rajapaksa’s departure ends a family dynasty that has ruled Sri Lanka for decades.

He had been in hiding after crowds stormed his residence on Saturday.

His brother, former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, has also left the country, sources told the BBC. He is said to be heading to the US.

On Tuesday evening there were already thousands of people massing at the park, awaiting the president’s resignation.

Sri Lankans blame President Rajapaksa’s administration for their worst economic crisis in decades.

For months they have been struggling with daily power cuts and shortages of basics like fuel, food and medicines, according to the report.

(Inputs from BBC)

Publish Date : 13 July 2022 06:01 AM

Lifelong benefits for dignitaries unnecessary, says MP Khatiwada

KATHMANDU: Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good

PM Oli calls meeting of High-Level Political Mechanism

KATHMANDU: A high-level political mechanism meeting has been scheduled for

Rhino census postponed this year due to financial constraints

KATHMANDU: The census, typically held every five years, will not

Socialist Front to interact with civil society on political situation

KATHMANDU: The Socialist Front (Samajwadi Morcha) Nepal is set to

Tourism information centre established in Namobuddha

KATHMANDU: A Tourism Information Centre has been set up in