Coverage dated July 19, 2022

New Sri Lankan president divisive choice for fixing crisis

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Critics question whether he can muster the political heft and public support to get the job done.

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Los Angeles Times
Sri Lankan lawmakers pick prime minister as new president in potentially risky move (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 19, 2022
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Many Sri Lankans view Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as a holdover from the administration that plunged their country into deep crisis.
Courthouse News Service
New Sri Lankan president divisive choice for fixing crisis (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Jul 19, 2022
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Critics question whether he can muster the political heft and public support to get the job done.
Delaware Public Media
Sri Lankan lawmakers chose 6-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jul 19, 2022
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Sri Lanka has been struggling to buy essential imports such as fuel and medicine, and feed its population. The new president has numerous challenges ahead of him.

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