Sri Lanka political deadlock continues as protesters abandon occupied buildings
PBS NewsHourMAR 23 2022
Rajapaksa is a war criminal and his misguided policies have driven Sri Lanka to its worst economic crisis, including shortages of goods and soaring inflation. Now that he has returned, the Sri Lankan judiciary must hold him accountable for his wrongdoings.
Deposed Pres. Rajapaksa isn't solely responsible for the country's economic catastrophe as Sri Lanka has been affected by the global turmoil triggered by COVID and the Ukraine war. His problem was failing to show he was taking action to address challenges.