Singapore extends stay of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa

FILE PHOTO: Sri Lanka's Gotabaya Rajapaksa sings the national anthem during the country's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka February 4, 2022. He resigned as president this month after fleeing the country. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

COLOMBO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has permitted former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to stay in the island republic for an additional 14 days, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

A short-term visit pass issued when Rajapaksa arrived on a private visit two weeks ago has been extended, two separate sources in Colombo and Singapore, both with knowledge of the matter, told Reuters.