Afghan and Pakistani refugees arrive in Jaffna
Posted by Editor on May 21, 2019 - 7:51 am
The first set of Afghan and Pakistani refugees were resettled in Jaffna yesterday.
The first set of Afghan and Pakistani refugees who were brought in from Colombo and Negombo comprised 13 individuals from four families, informed sources said. They have been sheltered in vacant houses in Jaffna by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).
(Source: Ceylon Today)

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Sri Lanka is a tiny country and we cannot accommodate any refugees. Soon we will be drown with Muslims and and will be the dumping ground for these Muslims.
WTF… Right time to stand up people. You all are too silent and only active in FBs.
Come to the Streets