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 Overseas Workplace stated that it now not advises in opposition to all however important journey to Sri Lanka.

The UK famous that financial scenario in Sri Lanka is difficult with shortages of primary requirements together with medicines, cooking gasoline, gasoline and meals due to a scarcity of laborious foreign money to pay for imports.

“There could also be lengthy queues at outlets and supermarkets, gasoline stations, and pharmacies. There could also be difficulties or delays acquiring taxis and different public transport. There are ongoing day by day energy cuts because of electrical energy rationing,” the UK Overseas Workplace stated.

It stated that there have been a variety 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 gasoline and water cannons in opposition to protesters. There are ongoing protests within the Galle Street, 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 brief discover. Try to be vigilant, keep away from any demonstrations or giant gatherings, and comply with the recommendation of the native authorities,” the UK Overseas Workplace stated.

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

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