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Opposition party demands independent inquiry into violence at country's largest prison that left 27 convicts dead.
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Amendment abolishes two-term presidential limit and gives Rajapaksa greater control over independent institutions.
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Amendments aim to abolish two-term presidential limit and hand Rajapaksa greater control over independent institutions.
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Detained ex-army chief calls for "rule of law" in speech during parliament's inaugural session.
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Ruling coalition falls slightly short of two-thirds majority after parliamentary revote.
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President's coalition secures a majority in parliament, according to official results.
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President's party secures a majority of the seats in parliament, according to results.
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Governing party spokesman says victory in sight but doubts two-thirds majority.
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President expected to tighten his grip on power when final results are released.
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President expected to tighten his grip on power when the final results are released.
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