Why Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are being investigated for corruption and crimes
Several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.
According to Al Jazeera English, several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.
This world story centres on Sri Lanka. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas and President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Events like this can shape regional stability, diplomacy and humanitarian conditions beyond the country where they unfold.
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- Sri Lanka · Asia
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas, President Mahinda Rajapaksa
- Section
- World
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