UK Relaxes Travel Advice On Sri Lanka

(MENAFN– Colombo Gazette)

The UK (UK) has relaxed its journey recommendation on Sri Lanka.

Issuing an up to date journey recommendation, the UK International Workplace mentioned that it not advises in opposition to all however important journey to Sri Lanka.

The UK famous that financial state of affairs in Sri Lanka is difficult with shortages of fundamental requirements together with medicines, cooking fuel, gasoline and meals due to a scarcity of onerous foreign money to pay for imports.

“There could also be lengthy queues at retailers and supermarkets, gasoline stations, and pharmacies. There could also be difficulties or delays acquiring taxis and different public transport. There are ongoing every day energy cuts as a result of electrical energy rationing,” the UK International Workplace mentioned.

It mentioned that there have been quite a lot of protests since 31 March 2022 and there have been incidents involving violence in opposition to peaceable protesters leading to accidents and lack of life.

“Safety authorities have used tear fuel and water cannons in opposition to protesters. There are ongoing protests within the Galle Highway, Galle Face and Fort areas of Colombo. Additional protests are prone to happen throughout the island. The Authorities of Sri Lanka might impose native restrictions together with curfews at quick discover. You ought to be vigilant, keep away from any demonstrations or massive gatherings, and observe the recommendation of the native authorities,” the UK International Workplace mentioned.

It additionally mentioned that whereas a State of Emergency in Sri Lanka has been lifted, some navy presence stays on the streets and curfews could also be imposed at quick discover. (Colombo Gazette)

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