SINGAPORE - The powerful Rajapaksa family has been synonymous with politics in Sri Lanka for decades.
Until recently, the influence wielded by the four Rajapaksa brothers across the political landscape on the island-nation of 22 million was formidable. Between them, they held top positions in the government, including those of the president, prime minister, finance minister, irrigation minister and sports minister.
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