As leaders are toppled and forced to flee their Nations their once impenetrable fortresses of power become spectacles of public retribution. Here's the tale of three ousted leaders.

Tale of three ousted leaders, Hasina, Rajapaksa and Ghani

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?

Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled on the economic crisis that gripped the nation. The court ruled that the respondents violated the public trust and fundamental rights of the petitioners.

Sri Lanka: Supreme court rules on economic crisis, holds Rajapaksa responsible

In Sri Lanka, Colombo court has issued an order to record a statement from former President on the $18 million Sri Lankan rupees that were found by anti-government protesters.

WION Dispatch: Colombo court issues order to record statement from Rajapaksa

Trouble is mounting for Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa brothers. A top court in Sri Lanka has granted permission for legal proceedings against the Island's Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Former Prime Minister Mahinder Rajapaksa and Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Court tightens noose around Rajapaksa brothers, petitioner seeks accountability on economic crisis

An airport official reported that former president of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived back in the nation on Friday, seven weeks after fleeing in the face of irate protests over the island's worst-ever economic crisis.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka from exile after seven weeks

Sri Lanka's former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has left Singapore, the city-state's immigration office said, after his social visit pass expired. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his island nation last month after widespread protests, is expected to land in Thailand and spend some time there before moving on to another Southeast Asian nation.

Sri Lanka president on the run: Rajapaksa exits Singapore for Thailand

Sri Lanka's ousted President, Rajapaksa Gotabaya, is expected to arrive in Thailand's capital Bangkok. The former president has not made any public appearances since leaving the country.

Thailand: 2nd nation where Rajapaksa is likely to take shelter, to land in Bangkok

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has 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 and two bodyguards, the news has been confirmed by the Lankan Prime Minister's office.

Sri Lanka economic Crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives, will he quit today?

As per latest developments coming in from Sri Lanka, the island nation's Air Force has confirmed that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa along with his wife and two security personnel have left the country.

Sri Lanka: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees country with wife and bodyguard

The embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to tender his resignation. This comes after massive protests were held outside and inside the Presidential palace, demanding his ouster. But the big question is where is Gotabaya Rajapaksa?

Reports: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives before quitting

Anger and anxiety can be witnessed on Sri Lankan streets. Citizens of the island nation are staring at an uncertain future as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid economic and political crisis.

Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka, sloganeering against Rajapaksa echoes in island nation

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.

Sri Lanka's PM office confirms Gotabaya Rajapaksa's departure amid economic crisis

Two days after whereabouts of president Gotabaya Rajapaksa still remains unknown, rumors of the President fleeing the country are rife. Some speculate that he was flown to an International airport base while others claim that he is still in the country.

Rumours over Rajapaksa fleeing rife, Sri Lanka to get new President next week

Embattled Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been flown to an airbase near Sri Lanka's main international airport, said AFP citing officials. This has raised speculation that Rajapkasa would flee abroad in the wake of unprecedented public protests that have seen his official residence being ransacked by Sri Lankan people.

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seen near airport, is he fleeing the country?

In an emotional statement, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe lamented ransacking and burning of his official residence by angry Sri Lankans. The nation is on the boil as the economy goes through a crippling crisis and accute shortage of fuel disrupts supply chains of even essential items.

It was my only house, Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe strikes emotional note

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, a top defence source who spoke on condition of anonymity to AFP has confirmed that Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the embattled president of the country, has fled his official residence in the capital on Saturday before protestors calling for his resignation stormed the compound.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as angry mob storms presidential palace

After protesters surrounded Rajapaksa's official residence and demanded his resignation, the Speaker of the House, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, announced that Rajapaksa would step down on Wednesday, July 13.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign on July 13 — Speaker

The Buddhist monks, a powerful group of the island nation Sri Lanka have taken to the streets and have called for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka: Buddhist monks stage protests demanding President Rajapaksa's resignation

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

Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic crisis. But in Colombo, the construction of "Colombo Port City" continues uninterrupted. The project is being built by a Chinese company. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground report: Chinese port city unaffected amid Lankan economic crisis

The Rajapaksas today are political kryptonite in Sri Lanka. Despite the mass public opposition, is Rajapaksa family trying to wield its power behind the scenes? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Rajapaksas wielding the power behind the scenes?

It has been 50 days since the protests first began in front of the Presidential secretariat at Galle Face greens, an oceanside urban park in Colombo raising the slogan ‘Gota Go Gama.

Sri Lankan demonstrators mark 50th day of Galle Face protests

Sri Lanka prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in an official statement on Monday that the nation currently has petrol stocks for just one day and he also pointed out that the economy is in a precarious situation with Sri Lanka looking to obtain USD 75 million in the next few days.

Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says

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