May 6 – May 19, 2024 | Vol.14, #19 & 20

MP Ranawaka claimed on X that Sri Lanka borrowed more (USD three billion) than it has repaid (USD two billion) in the period after the country’s April 2022 default on external debt (‘post-default’ period). For a detailed analysis of his claim, click here Double issue 01. Visa issuance outsourcing deepens mistrust of present government 02. The Language Divide03. The TV coverage of the issues04. This week's cartoons05. This week's memes06. Other topics covered in reportage Past issues can be viewed…