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The proclamation that took effect April 1 is voided as of midnight April 5, Rajapaksa said in an extraordinary gazette late Tuesday.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 02:25 AM IST
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa revoked emergency rule within days of imposing it as the escalating political crisis makes it tougher for Sri Lanka to agree a much-needed financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
The proclamation that took effect April 1 is voided as of midnight April 5, Rajapaksa said in an extraordinary gazette late Tuesday. Imposing Emergency had given Rajapaksa sweeping powers to detain protesters and seize property, but he also faced mounting calls from lawmakers to step down.
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