Return of Internally Displaced Persons: UNHCR commends Govt's good practices

UN Refugee Agency UNHCR yesterday welcomed Government's good practices in resettling IDPs in Musali Division and pledged its committment to providing support to the Government with future IDP returns in the North and East.

"In the context of return to Musali, the Government has applied good practices in IDP return such as certified mine clearance prior to return, go and see visits, provided transport for returnees and their belongings, and coordinated a return assistance package including food, shelter assistance and essential non-food items.

UNHCR remains committed to providing support to the Government with future IDP returns in Sri Lanka's North and East," said a statement issued by the UNHCR in Colombo. Read more ...