A government is seeking approval from the IMF for economic programs while facing youth-driven protests.
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A government is seeking approval from the IMF for economic programs while facing youth-driven protests.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IMF assessment points to youth employment issues in Sri Lanka.1 source
Government seeks IMF approval for economic programs amidst youth protests.1 source
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The entities involved
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Balendra Shah
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- Nepal seeks international attention at the UN General Assembly, with Balendra Shah expected to raise issues and Fatima Payman expressing sympathy for flood victims.
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- lankanewspapers.com
- dunyanews.tv
- forbes.comNepal’s New Leader Faces Restive Gen Z, Rising Economic Expectations