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Sri Lanka court denies Rajapakse authority to act as PM
COLOMBO, Dec 3, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – A Sri Lanka court on Monday suspended
Mahinda Rajapakse’s powers as prime minister and ruled that his cabinet could
not function until its legitimacy was established.
The court of appeal said “irreparable damage” could be done to Sri Lanka
if Rajapakse, whose controversial appointment as prime minister a month ago
sparked a political crisis, was allowed to remain as head of government.
BSS/AFP/ARS/1631 hrs