Report: Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa 'Sought Army Help After Election Defeat'

BBC: Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa 'sought army help after poll defeat'



WNU Editor: After Sri Lanka's Presidential election I had mentioned that I was surprised that Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa had conceded defeat . As I had mentioned in my post .... he is an authoritarian and I had never expected him to give up power. That is why I am not surprised that new reports are now indicating that he did try to stay in power .... but the Army/police refused to go along.

More News On Reports That Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa 'Sought Army Help After Election Defeat'

Sri Lanka army defied last minute order to keep Rajapaksa in power: Sirisena ally -- Reuters

Coup averted in Sri Lanka: new government -- AFP

Sri Lanka to Probe Alleged Coup Attempt by Ex-President -- AP

Sri Lanka’s new govt to probe Rajapaksa’s ‘coup’ bid -- The Hindu

Sri Lanka to investigate Rajapaksa 'coup and conspiracy' attempt -- Deutsche Welle

Sri Lanka 'peaceful transition' questioned -- Al Jazeera



WNU Editor: Hat Tip to reader Sebastien for this lead.