AK Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka’s New President Amid Financial Crisis

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the new President of Sri Lanka on Monday. The leader of the People’s Liberation Front (JVP) won a landslide victory over Sajith Premadasa, securing nearly 1.3 million more votes than his closest rival. However, Dissanayake now faces the challenge of leading a country on the brink of bankruptcy due to a severe financial crisis in recent months.