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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo the corrupt Rajapaksa brothers have fled the country
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62132271Sri Lanka's president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country, following mass protests over the island's economic crisis.
Mr Rajapaksa left aboard a military jet, ending a familial dynasty that has ruled the country for decades. It is unclear where he is headed.
He had been in hiding after crowds stormed his residence on Saturday.
His brother, former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, has also left the country, sources have told the BBC.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's youngest brother was prevented from leaving the country 24 hours earlier but is now said to be heading to the US.
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So the corrupt Rajapaksa brothers have fled the country (Original Post)
malaise
Jul 2022
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2naSalit
(86,647 posts)1. Why would we want them here?
And who would be sponsoring them?
Tetrachloride
(7,848 posts)2. He might make to Tahini, Bora Bora or Krakatoa
The Will of Kona.
eppur_se_muova
(36,269 posts)4. Mmmmmm ... tahini. nt
leftieNanner
(15,124 posts)3. Were they able to clean out the bank accounts before they left?
Isn't that the way with these kinds of people?
Hope not.