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Sri Lanka's president flees the country

Gotabaya Rajapaksa鈥檚 exit comes days after activists took over his residence, over their outrage at the current economic situation

Sri Lanka's president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has fled the country with members of his family, following months of mass protests over the island's economic crisis. His military jet has landed in the Maldives although some reports suggest he may be heading for a third country.

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50 minutes

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Wed 13 Jul 2022 04:06GMT

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  • Wed 13 Jul 2022 04:06GMT