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Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena Will Not Seek Reelection Next Month
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| Last Edited | Bojicat Oct 08, 2019 01:50pm |
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| Author | Krishan Francis - Associated Press |
| News Date | Tuesday, October 8, 2019 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | (COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) — Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided not to seek reelection next month after failing to fulfill many of the promises of his first term.
A record 35 candidates filed nominations Monday for the Nov. 16 election, with former defense chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa considered the favorite.
Rajapaksa, who served as defense chief under his brother, former strongman President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is popular for his part in ending the government’s long civil war against ethnic minority Tamil rebels a decade ago.
He has been accused of condoning rape, torture and the shadowy disappearances of critics, but is considered a hero among ethnic majority Sinhalese for his role in defeating the Tamil Tiger rebels. |
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