Asia15 Dec 2018 13:12 GMT
Controversial leader signs resignation letter, signalling an end to a seven-week long political crisis.
Asia13 Dec 2018 15:14 GMT
In landmark ruling, top court says President Maithripala Sirisena's dissolution of parliament is unconstitutional.
Asia03 Dec 2018 18:20 GMT
Court prevents disputed prime minister, cabinet from holding office citing potential 'irreparable damage' to country.
Asia18 Nov 2018 22:37 GMT
Key players in Sri Lanka power struggle sit for talks for first time since crisis began but fail to break deadlock.
Sri Lanka09 Nov 2018 19:13 GMT
Maithripala Sirisena sacks parliament and sets snap elections for January 5 amid crisis over two rival prime ministers.
Sri Lanka08 Nov 2018 04:45 GMT
Colombo residents urge leaders to call snap elections as power struggle over two rival prime ministers strains economy.
Sri Lanka04 Nov 2018 20:11 GMT
Sacked Sri Lankan leader's party denounces November 14 as 'too late' to resolve protracted crisis over rival PMs.
Sri Lanka03 Nov 2018 21:00 GMT
Tamil National Alliance vows to back no-confidence motion against newly appointed PM amid protracted political crisis.
Asia02 Nov 2018 22:33 GMT
Antonio Guterres says assembly must meet to resolve constitutional crisis amid accusations of bribery to back new PM.
Asia02 Nov 2018 12:56 GMT
Week-long turmoil shows no sign of abating as legislators protest against plan to call off parliament vote on rival PMs.
Sri Lanka01 Nov 2018 00:26 GMT
Emergency talks end without results amid warnings of corruption as horse-trading between legislators intensifies.
Sri Lanka29 Oct 2018 17:28 GMT
Sacked prime minister's party calls for protests as speaker warns of possible violence over parliament's suspension.
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