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Sirisena axed hundreds of officials and diplomats appointed by Rajapakse and warned that he would take stern action against any corrupt official in his administration.Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said the President had ordered all political appointees of the former president to resign immediately, while diplomats were being recalled.via: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-2906325/Sri-Lankas-new-leader-delays-forming-cabinet.html