Posts Tagged ‘Batticaloa district’
Citing increasing attacks, UN urges Sri Lanka to ensure safety for returnees
[ UN News Centre ] The United Nations refugee agency has called on the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure security for civilians in the eastern part of the strife-torn nation, citing a significant increase in the number of killings, abductions and injuries in areas of return, including 24 civilian deaths recorded in November alone…
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[ UNHCR ] UNHCR is concerned over the deteriorating situation in Sri Lanka’s east following a significant increase in the number of killings, abductions and injuries in areas of return during the last few months. In November alone, the United Nations recorded 24 civilian deaths in the Batticaloa district. We’re also worried about the negative…
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