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Supporters of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe protest outside Colombo’s Fort Magistrate’s Court in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 26, 2025. Wickremesinghe, who was remanded last week over allegations of misusing public funds during a private trip to the UK in 2023, did not appear in court due to health complications. He is currently receiving treatment in the ICU of Colombo National Hospital for dehydration, diabetes-related issues, and heart problems. Court proceedings continued in his absence with legal representation present. Matrix Images / Akila Jayawardena
Supporters of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe protest outside Colombo’s Fort Magistrate’s Court in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 26, 2025. Wickremesinghe, who was remanded last week over allegations of misusing public funds during a private trip to the UK in 2023, did not appear in court due to health complications. He is currently receiving treatment in the ICU of Colombo National Hospital for dehydration, diabetes-related issues, and heart problems. Court proceedings continued in his absence with legal representation present. Matrix Images / Akila Jayawardena
Supporters of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe protest outside Colombo’s Fort Magistrate’s Court in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 26, 2025. Wickremesinghe, who was remanded last week over allegations of misusing public funds during a private trip to the UK in 2023, did not appear in court due to health complications. He is currently receiving treatment in the ICU of Colombo National Hospital for dehydration, diabetes-related issues, and heart problems. Court proceedings continued in his absence with legal representation present. Matrix Images / Akila Jayawardena
Supporters of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe protest outside Colombo’s Fort Magistrate’s Court in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 26, 2025. Wickremesinghe, who was remanded last week over allegations of misusing public funds during a private trip to the UK in 2023, did not appear in court due to health complications. He is currently receiving treatment in the ICU of Colombo National Hospital for dehydration, diabetes-related issues, and heart problems. Court proceedings continued in his absence with legal representation present. Matrix Images / Akila Jayawardena
Supporters of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe protest outside Colombo’s Fort Magistrate’s Court in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 26, 2025. Wickremesinghe, who was remanded last week over allegations of misusing public funds during a private trip to the UK in 2023, did not appear in court due to health complications. He is currently receiving treatment in the ICU of Colombo National Hospital for dehydration, diabetes-related issues, and heart problems. Court proceedings continued in his absence with legal representation present. Matrix Images / Akila Jayawardena