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1 – 10 of 10The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286430
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According to the constitution, the next presidential election must take place in September-October 2024, but parliamentary polls are not due until 2025. Wickremesinghe is heavily…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284210
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There is a nationwide state of emergency from today. Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attacks, though authorities have also been investigating local militant…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB203330
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The latest bombing is the third in the capital since October, taking the total killed to nearly 170. The October incident is attributed to Islamic State group, the February one…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB209943
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MALDIVES: Blast will raise tensions in the short term
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD), which controls the civilian portion of government, is aiming to retain its parliamentary majority. The NLD…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253357
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Solih’s government has departed from the pro-China diplomacy which Yameen pursued, reverting to the country’s long-standing ‘India First’ policy. Indian Foreign Minister S…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268760
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Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former president and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), is seeking a mandate for a full term as prime minister; he was appointed premier last…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253515
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The attempted assassination involved a remote-controlled device, signalling new capabilities among local militant groups. Separately, the Maldives has recently had a sharp rise in…