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‘We are ready to face any violence’: Protesters in Sri Lanka brace for a crackdown

Sri Lankan protesters ousted the previous president last week, and now, they’re taking aim at the new president, calling for him to resign, too.

Sri Lankan fans take a selfie during a cricket match with Australia in Colombo.

‘An air of hope’: Sri Lankans see cricket as a welcome distraction from the country’s economic, political woes

Sports
A woman is shown from behind wearing a black hijab walking through the middle of a street.

Sri Lanka bans face veils after terrorist attacks

Religion
A crowd of older women are shown with their hands folded in prayer

Sri Lanka blasts were revenge for New Zealand mosque killings

Conflict & Justice
A security officer is shown standing in shadown and holding a gun with the white facade of St Anthony's shrine in the background.

Sri Lanka imposes emergency, says international network involved in attacks

Conflict & Justice
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe steps onto stage in front of colorful mural with black fist symbols

Sri Lankans denounce the ‘coup’ and constitutional crisis

Global Politics

Sri Lanka was plunged into crisis last Friday when President Maithripala Sirisena ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and swore in ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa, disturbing the country’s fragile governing coalition.