Ranil Wickremesinghe's Wife Defends Husband Amidst Protests

Maithree Wickremesinghe Speaks Out

Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has defended her husband's handling of the ongoing protests in the country. In an interview with the BBC, she said that he is "doing his best" to resolve the crisis and that he is "committed to democracy".

Protests Continue

The protests, which began in April, have been sparked by the country's worsening economic crisis. Protesters are demanding the resignation of President Wickremesinghe and his government. The protests have been largely peaceful, but there have been some violent incidents.

Government Response

The government has responded to the protests with a mixture of concessions and crackdowns. President Wickremesinghe has promised to address the protesters' concerns, but he has also ordered the police to use force to disperse the crowds.

International Reaction

The international community has expressed concern about the situation in Sri Lanka. The United Nations has called for dialogue between the government and the protesters. The United States has also urged the government to respect the rights of the protesters.

Maithree Wickremesinghe's Defense

In her interview with the BBC, Maithree Wickremesinghe said that her husband is "a good man" who is "trying to do his best" to resolve the crisis. She said that he is "committed to democracy" and that he will not resign.

Protesters' Demands

The protesters are demanding the resignation of President Wickremesinghe and his government. They are also demanding economic reforms and a reduction in corruption.

Government's Response

The government has responded to the protests with a mixture of concessions and crackdowns. President Wickremesinghe has promised to address the protesters' concerns, but he has also ordered the police to use force to disperse the crowds.

International Reaction

The international community has expressed concern about the situation in Sri Lanka. The United Nations has called for dialogue between the government and the protesters. The United States has also urged the government to respect the rights of the protesters.