INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
UK government today (Aug 26) lifted the travel advisory on Sri Lanka, stating that it no longer advises against all but essential travel to
the island nation.Earlier, the UK government issued a travel advisory against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka mentioning that the
country is experiencing a severe economic crisis that has led to shortages of basic necessities including medicines, cooking gas, fuel and
food.The advisory had also pointed out that the major shortage of fuel (diesel and petrol) is affecting transport, businesses, and emergency
services, whereas hospitals and other medical services such as ambulances may be affected by shortages.The UK government had further advised
that there are daily power cuts due to electricity rationing, adding that it is more important than ever to get appropriate travel insurance
and check it provides sufficient cover.The state of emergency, currently in place, is due to expire on 27 August 2022, it includes.It
further emphasized that protests about the economic situation, have led to violence against peaceful protesters in recent months, resulting
in injuries and loss of life
Protests, demonstrations, roadblocks and violent unrest could occur at short notice
This article first appeared/also appeared in https://adaderana.lk
