Tag: Sri Lanka

"I join the religious leaders in imploring everyone to refrain from all forms of violence and to initiate a process of dialogue"

Claretian missionary priest said young people, who have become the visible leaders in recent protests, made it clear “that they are of a different generation”

Gotabaya Rajapaksa's emailed resignation would be examined before a formal announcement — expected on Friday — is made

“We are skeptics of our political leaders and their promises,” said Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo

"What we experience today is the first step of change. There is a very long way to go for a real transformation. Let us do it together."

Sri Lanka's president flew out of his country to the Maldives in a probable prelude to his resignation

"I renew my appeal for peace and I implore those who have authority not to ignore the cry of the poor and the necessities of the people”

Methodist Bishop Asiri Perera said Rajapaksa’s resignation “will be the first step for the recovery of the nation”

The switch began at the beginning of the year when more than 1,000 kitchens exploded across the country, killing at least seven people

The Church leader said the president and his government “have no moral right to continue office anymore under these circumstances”