Sri Lanka's previous government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been accused of orchestrating Easter attacks of April 2019 by a whistleblower. The latest accusation over the cause of attack in which six suicide bombers targeted churches and luxury hotels across the country was made in a documentary for Channel 4’s Dispatches.

Explained | Did Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa orchestrate Easter bombings of 2019 for return to power?

After fleeing from widespread protests and an economic crisis, the famous Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is now seeking to return home. Gotabaya fled to Singapore, then to Thailand after a huge crowd stormed the Presidential Palace.

Mahinda: I would have asked Gotabaya not to leave Lanka

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his country amidst massive anti-government protests and major economic crisis, is awaiting to obtain a US Green Card to return to America and settle there.

Gotabaya in process of obtaining US green card: Reports

Former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country last month amid protest calling for his resignation is reportedly trying to obtain a US green card.

Former Sri Lanka President seeks US green card, wants to settle with wife and son

After Maldives & Singapore, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sought refuge in Thailand. The Thai Foreign Ministry has approved his request for refuge, but has denied granting him asylum.

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Bangkok in a private jet

In a round-up, a lot has been happening in the South Asian region with former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing to Thailand from Singapore. Meanwhile, India witnessed the oath taking ceremony of its 14th Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankar.

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By the end of June, Sri Lanka's anti-government protests had started to simmer down. But behind the scenes, a group of activists was plotting a revival. Mariam Wardak tells you how a band of unlikely heroes planned and led the Colombo spring.

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The speaker of parliament in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has accepted the resignation letter from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, have now verified its authenticity.

Sri Lankan speaker accepts Ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation

Known as "The Terminator" for his ruthless crushing of the LTTE to end a decades-long civil war, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's rule is drawing to a close with him a fugitive and his island's economy in ruins.

End of the road for Sri Lanka's 'Terminator' President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is reportedly all set to leave for his final destination Singapore after being stuck at the Maldives for hours. The Lankan President has finally got a private jet to leave Mali. According to reports Gotabaya had refused to travel in a commercial flight fearing public outrage and had sought a private aircraft.

Reports: Gotabaya set to leave for Singapore | Will the Sri Lankan President resign after safe exit?

Sri Lanka is yet again on edge. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country even before quitting as the Sri Lankan president. Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country before quitting as the Sri Lankan president. The man at the center of the storm has left for Maldives along with his wife two bodyguards, the news has been confirmed by the Lankan PM's office.

Sources: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to quit after reaching final destination

After the unprecedented political turmoil over the weekend, Sri Lanka's main opposition parties on Sunday have now formed an all party interim government after the protest which forced the President and then the PM to offer their resignations.

Public anger erupts over Sri Lankan economic crisis, President Gotabaya and PM Wickremesinghe to offer resignation

Sri Lanka is facing a political limbo. The country's president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe have agreed to resign after protesters stormed the President's house.

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home, 'Won't leave till he resigns'

The Lankan cabinet has passed the 21st amendment to its constitution. It seeks to reduce the Presidency to a ceremonial post. The move comes as Colombo begins talks with the IMF for another bailout. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Lanka tries to curtail Gotabaya Rajapaksa's powers

Even after months of unrest, the political instability in Sri Lanka continues to plague the country. In the latest, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has now vowed to finish the remaining two years in his time despite months of long street protest calling for his immediate ouster.

Sri Lankan President vows to finish term despite protests calling for his immediate ouster

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he can't go as a failed president amid the ongoing economic crisis in the south Asian nation.

Gotabaya says can't go as a failed president amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka

Days after the people's fury unleashed chaos and conflict on the streets of Sri Lanka, the president Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressed the country in a bid to calm the tensions across the island nation. The President said he will be appointing our Prime Minister and cabinet next week.

Sri Lanka: Gotabaya vows to empower parliament, will soon appoint new Prime Minister and cabinet

Two days after Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned, his brother President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday promised to appoint a new Prime Minister in a bid to calm tensions after days of unrest.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa promises to appoint new PM this week, in a bid to quell unrest

In a recent update on the Sri Lanka crisis, president Gotabaya has asked prime minister Mahinda to step down. The request came at a special cabinet meeting in Colombo. For more details, we're joined by Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, MP of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya seeks PM Mahinda's resignation?

Political instability continues to haunt Mahinda Rajapaksa's government in Sri Lanka as thousands hit the streets demanding the prime minister's resignation. The Sri Lankan government has defended imposition of emergency amid flak from the opposition.

Sri Lankan crisis: Government defends imposition of emergency amid flak from opposition

Amid the ongoing political and economical crisis, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, a Sri Lankan MP, was re-elected as Deputy Speaker of Parliament today.

Sri Lanka crisis & chaos: All eyes now on the no-confidence motion

Youth becomes the face of Sri Lankan protests as protests against the Rajapaksa family has intensified. PM Mahinda Rajapaksa has refused to step down. For more on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Dasuni.

Sri Lanka crisis: Protests continue against Rajapaksa family

Few media reports claim that president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to form an interim government with a new prime minister and cabinet. However, Sri Lankan president Gotabaya is yet to issue an official statement. For more perspective on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Dasuni.

Sri Lanka crisis & chaos: Colombo all set for cabinet overhaul?

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya is yet to issue an official statement but local media reports claim that president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to form an interim government with a new prime minister and cabinet. For more perspective on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Dasuni.

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