Category: Politics

Constitutional Crisis – Samantha Power says targeted sanctions should be on the table

November 10, 2018 (LBO) – Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and human rights expert Samantha Power has taken an aggressive stance with regards to Sri Lanka’s constitutional crisis. Making several tweets on this issue, Samantha Power has advocated for targeted sanctions on Sri Lanka if constitutional democracy is not upheld. After the […]

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Sri Lanka President dissolves Parliament

Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament from Friday midnight.According to the relevant Gazette, the fifth day of January 2019 has been fixed as the date for the election of the Members of Parliament. The leader of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Udaya Gammanpila earlier in […]

EU warns Sri Lanka constitution crisis could damage reputation and deter investors

Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s prevailing political crisis could further delay and damage the island’s international reputation and deter investors, a statement said.“Respect by all stakeholders for the provisions of the constitution will be important to maintain the confidence of the Sri Lankan people in democratic governance and the rule of law, the […]

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Sri Lanka President appoints more ministers and state ministers

Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Two new Cabinet Ministers and five new State Ministers were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s official residence, Wednesday. The appointments are as follows: Bandula Gunawardena – Sworn in as International Trade and Investment Promotions Minister Susil Premajayantha – Sworn in as Public Administration, Home Affairs and Justice […]

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November 8, 2018 (LBO) – UPFA heavyweight Kumara Welgama’s patriotic statements reported by AFP have come as breath of fresh air in an environment where antidemocratic rhetoric has seemed to spin out of control in Sri Lanka’s constitutional crisis. In an AFP report Kumara Welgama has been quoted as saying: “Our country is going down […]

Opinion: Ranil Wickremesinghe is fighting the good fight, and he will win it

November 7, 2018 (LBO) – A fortnight ago, Sri Lanka was shocked at the news that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been sworn in as the nation’s Prime Minister. Initial reactions of many were that they thought it was fake news, a joke even. However, as the news trickled out, and photos were circulated, it […]

UPFA MP Manusha Nanayakkara extends support to Ranil as legitimate PM

November 6, 2018 (LBO) – UPFA elected member of Parliament from the Galle District, Manusha Nanayakkara has resigned his deputy ministerial portfolio and pledged his support to Ranil Wickremesinghe as the legitimate Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. In a thoughtful letter below explaining his position, the former journalist accepted the stance of the Speaker Karu […]

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Speaker recognises Ranil Wickremesinghe-led Government as legitimate

Nov 05, 2018 (LBO) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that until the parliament is reconvened he has no option but to recognize the composition of the last parliament as legitimate. Slamming the President for his recent conduct, Speaker further says that he recognizes the previous government as the legitimate government unless proven otherwise by a Parliamentary […]

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Parliament to reconvene on the 14th of November

Nov 05, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to reconvene the Parliament on November 14. The Gazette notification on reconvening the Parliament has been issued a short while ago. The President by virtue of the powers vested in him by Article 70 of the Constitution prorogued Parliament with effect from 27 October 2018 […]

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