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Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President

Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President

Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken office with a pledge to usher in "clean" politics, as the nation grapples with recovery from its worst economic crisis. A left-leaning leader, Dissanayake positions himself as a disruptor of the status quo, with his victory signaling a public rejection of the corruption and cronyism that have long troubled the country.