Anura Kumara Dissanayake

President of Sri Lanka since 2024

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Anura Kumara Dissanayake, commonly referred to by his initials AKD, is a Sri Lankan politician currently serving as the tenth president of Sri Lanka since 23 September 2024. He is the current party leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the National People's Power (NPP).

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Sri Lanka swears in left-wing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president

Sri Lanka swears in left-wing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president

euronews (in English) 23 Sep 2024

Over a year since protests rocked the South Asia country of Sri Lanka, the nation has voted in a new leader in an effort to recover..

Sri Lanka's New President: Marxist Leader Wins Amid Economic Turmoil| Meet Anura Kumara Dissanayake!

Sri Lanka's New President: Marxist Leader Wins Amid Economic Turmoil| Meet Anura Kumara Dissanayake!

Oneindia

22 Sep 2024

Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake elected president in Sri Lanka says victory 'belongs to all'

Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake elected president in Sri Lanka says victory 'belongs to all'

FRANCE 24 English

22 Sep 2024

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