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Several governments have responded to the protests with crackdowns or concessions. In Sri Lanka, mass unrest in 2022 led to the resignation of the president and exposed systemic flaws such as crony capitalism and debt dependency. Mongolia’s government faced a no-confidence vote, and Indonesia has pledged greater transparency. Despite these updates, many protesters remain skeptical about the durability of reforms, emphasizing that institutional change is necessary for lasting impact.