Land and military issues remain in East says British High Commission

The British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, noted that difficulty in dealing with issues regarding land ownership and coexistence with the military forces remained for the people in the Eastern province, in a statement on her recent visit to the province.

“New roads and bridges have opened up markets and encouraged tourists, but many issues around land remain and the reality of co-existing with military forces is still difficult for many,” said Laura Davies.

The Deputy High Commissioner met with various government officials, members of the Tami National Alliance and workers from non-governmental organisations, said the British High Commission in a statement.


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