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malaise

(269,054 posts)
Tue Jul 12, 2022, 06:30 PM Jul 2022

So the corrupt Rajapaksa brothers have fled the country

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62132271

Sri 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 OP
Why would we want them here? 2naSalit Jul 2022 #1
He might make to Tahini, Bora Bora or Krakatoa Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #2
Mmmmmm ... tahini. nt eppur_se_muova Jul 2022 #4
Were they able to clean out the bank accounts before they left? leftieNanner Jul 2022 #3

leftieNanner

(15,124 posts)
3. Were they able to clean out the bank accounts before they left?
Tue Jul 12, 2022, 06:48 PM
Jul 2022

Isn't that the way with these kinds of people?

Hope not.

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