- Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena orders his government to withdraw a reform that would allow women to purchase alcohol and work in bars without a permit. He said he had only found out about the move from newspapers. Critics have accused the president of not taking gender equality seriously. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42682526 4 comments worldnews
- A move to grant women in Sri Lanka the same rights as men to buy alcohol legally has been overruled by President Maithripala Sirisena. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42682526 320 comments worldnews
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