EU and Commonwealth observers arrive in Sri Lanka for the 21st September presidential election.

EU and Commonwealth election observers arrive in Sri Lanka for the 21st September presidential election, marking the EU's seventh monitoring mission in the country. Over 17 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots, with front-runners including incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, and Marxist JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The observers' presence reaffirms the EU's commitment to supporting credible, transparent, inclusive, and peaceful elections in Sri Lanka.

August 18, 2024
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