During the week of June 1, a USAID/OFDA implementing partner reported that the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) is establishing 20 additional internally displaced person (IDP) camps separate from the Manik Farms site in Vavuniya District. The new, smaller-scale sites are expected to accommodate 2,000 persons each for a total of 40,000 IDPs.
On May 29, international media reported that the GoSL had not yet permitted the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to access the former conflict zone in northeastern Sri Lanka. The media also noted that ICRC, U.N. agencies, and other humanitarian organizations continued to face obstacles in accessing IDP camps, including Manik Farms.
On May 29, the U.N. held a press briefing in Sri Lanka on needs, achievements, gaps, and challenges in responding to recent population displacement in Sri Lanka. While the humanitarian community has met some needs, gaps remain in the provision of shelter, protection services, nutrition programs, education, agriculture programs, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions. Read more ...
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Friday, June 5, 2009
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