Disputed Sri Lanka PM quits amid crisis
Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned as Sri Lanka’s prime minister, seven weeks after he was appointed in a surprise move that sparked a political crisis. Mr Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s former president, signed his resignation letter in a ceremony at his house. Former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to return to office on Sunday.
Name: Mahinda Rajapaksa
Continent: Asia
Country: Sri Lanka
Company: Sri Lankan Government
Branch: Politician – Prime Minister
Position: Prime Minister
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: December 14, 2018, 11:00pm
Resignation Date: December 14, 2018, 11:00pm
Source 1: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46571195