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Human rights lawyer questioned by Sri Lankan army after speaking to IDPs

A human rights lawyer and activist was questioned by the Sri Lankan army after speaking to refugees at a Jaffna camp.

Mr Ainkaran was questioned by military personnel from the Kankesanthurai division, after speaking to internally displaced people living in Konappulam camp in Mallakam, Jaffna.

The soldiers also questioned the refugees Mr Ainkaran had spoken to, enquiring about his identity and what he had talked about.

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