Sri Lanka reinstates death penalty for drug crimes ahead of polls
Sri Lanka's President Sirisena speaks during a meeting with the Foreign Correspondents Association at his residence in Colombo/ COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president on Wednesday signed death sentences for four people convicted of drug-related offences in a decision analysts said is aimed at boosting his chances of re-election later this year. Maithripala Sirisena was elected as a reformist in January 2015, but has struggled to fulfill pledges including addressing human rights abuses, eliminating corruption and ensuring good governance. ...
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