Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change after protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president.
Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they're still waiting for change.
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Sri Lanka is preparing for its first election since a public uprising forced the president to flee two years ago. Many Sri Lankans are still waiting for change, as the country struggles with economic and political instability. The protesters are having a hard time coming together behind a candidate, and the current government is largely made up of the same politicians who have ruled the island nation for decades.