"The Protest that Shook Sri Lanka's Presidency"

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"The Protest that Shook Sri Lanka's Presidency"
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Last year, a massive people's protest in Sri Lanka forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign due to public anger over corruption and economic mismanagement. However, one year later, the protesters are facing crackdowns and legal charges, while the Rajapaksa family and other politicians singled out by the public are back in power. The government is attempting to address the economic crisis through international loans and debt restructuring, but concerns remain over the country's living conditions and potential for future protests.

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