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Sri Lanka's newly elected president Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses the media representatives during his visit at the Gangaramaya Buddhist temple in Colombo on July 20, 2022. - Sri Lanka's president-elect on July 20 vowed to take tough action against anyone resorting to what he called the undemocratic means that led to his predecessor's ouster. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP) (Photo by ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images) Source: AFP / ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images

Sri Lankan MPs have elected a new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe. The president-elect has called for unity but protesters are not happy.

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Sri Lankan MPs have elected a new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe. The president-elect has called for unity but protesters are not happy.

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