Caritas says that civilians are paying too high a cost for the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka and is calling for both sides to accept a ceasefire.
Hundreds of thousands of people in dire need are leaving rebel held territory in Vanni in the north of the country after months of intense combat between government forces and Tamil Tiger (LTTE) rebels and are now in government run camps.
Caritas is providing cooked meals to new arrivals, medical support, counselling for trauma, and will be working on providing schooling for children. Read more ...
Monday, April 27, 2009
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