description Gotabaya Rajapaksa Overview
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a Sri Lankan politician and former army officer who served as President from November 2019 to July 2022. As Defence Secretary under his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa, he oversaw the 2009 military defeat of the LTTE. Facing mass protests during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic collapse and acute foreign-currency shortage, he fled to the Maldives and then Singapore, becoming the first Sri Lankan president to resign from office.
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When was Gotabaya Rajapaksa president of Sri Lanka?
Gotabaya Rajapaksa served as Sri Lanka’s president from November 2019 to July 2022. He left office after mass protests during the country’s economic and political crisis.
What was Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s role during the Sri Lankan civil war?
He served as Defence Secretary under his brother, President Mahinda Rajapaksa. In that role, he oversaw the government’s 2009 military defeat of the LTTE.
Why did Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign?
Large public protests grew during Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic crisis, which included severe shortages and power problems. Rajapaksa left the presidency in July 2022 after protesters demanded his resignation.
Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa related to Mahinda Rajapaksa?
Yes. Gotabaya and Mahinda Rajapaksa are brothers. Mahinda was president while Gotabaya served as Defence Secretary during the final phase of the war against the LTTE.
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