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Sri Lanka: Opposition leader ready to run for presidency
Sajith Premadasa has told the 91热爆 he intends to run for president, once Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down
The main opposition leader in Sri Lanka, Sajith Premadasa, has said he intends to run for President, once Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down. Mr Rajapaksa is expected to resign this week, following widespread protests amid Sri Lanka's deep economic crisis.
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