| Description |
1 online resource (15 pages) : color map |
| Series |
Asia briefing ; no. 145 |
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Update briefing |
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Asia briefing (Series) ; no. 145.
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Update briefing (International Crisis Group)
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| Contents |
Overview -- Campaign challenges for the opposition -- Post-election dynamics -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"Sri Lanka's presidential election, scheduled for 8 January 2015, looks set to defy the predictions of many and be a true competition. As such, the polls threaten risks and promise opportunities for long-term stability and post-war reconciliation. The sudden emergence of a strong opposition candidate caught many, including President Mahinda Rajapaksa, by surprise. Running on a platform of constitutional reforms to limit executive power and restore independent oversight bodies, the opposition coalition led by former Rajapaksa colleague Maithripala Sirisena seems set to pose the first strong challenge to Rajapaksa in nearly a decade. Amid a restrictive climate for civil society, for Tamils and for religious minorities, the risk of serious election-related violence merits close international attention and active efforts to prevent political instability, including the possibility of extra-constitutional means by Rajapaksa to retain power"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"9 December 2014." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ICG, viewed December 12, 2014) |
| Subject |
Elections -- Sri Lanka
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Elections.
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Sri Lanka -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Sri Lanka.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Crisis Group, issuing body.
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