Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guardDissanayake's election marks a rejection of the old political elite in Sri Lanka and signals a shift towards pro-working class governance.
Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake declared president-elect DW 09/22/2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the presidency after an unprecedented second-preference vote count in Sri Lanka's election.
Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defenceDissanayake's cabinet aims for sweeping reforms including a new constitution and combating corruption amid Sri Lanka's economic recovery.
Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake sworn in as new president DW 09/23/2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake has become Sri Lanka's president, winning over previous leaders after promising to meet the people's aspirations.
Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economyAnura Kumara Dissanayake aims to combat corruption and revitalize Sri Lanka's economy after a severe financial crisis, securing the presidency by a minority vote.
Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake declared president-elect DW 09/22/2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake is president-elect of Sri Lanka after a historic second preference vote counting process following no candidate achieving a majority.
Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guardDissanayake's election marks a rejection of the old political elite in Sri Lanka and signals a shift towards pro-working class governance.
Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake declared president-elect DW 09/22/2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the presidency after an unprecedented second-preference vote count in Sri Lanka's election.
Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defenceDissanayake's cabinet aims for sweeping reforms including a new constitution and combating corruption amid Sri Lanka's economic recovery.
Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake sworn in as new president DW 09/23/2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake has become Sri Lanka's president, winning over previous leaders after promising to meet the people's aspirations.
Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economyAnura Kumara Dissanayake aims to combat corruption and revitalize Sri Lanka's economy after a severe financial crisis, securing the presidency by a minority vote.
Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake declared president-elect DW 09/22/2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake is president-elect of Sri Lanka after a historic second preference vote counting process following no candidate achieving a majority.
Sri Lanka's new president calls for snap parliamentary polls DW 09/25/2024Dissanayake's dissolution of parliament signals a strategic move for consolidation of power and implementation of reforms.