“Farmers that I spoke with in the small northern town of Tellippalai note that ever since they were forcibly displaced by the military, their lives have been in a constant state of flux: moving around the countryside, interrupting their children’s schooling; cultivating small plots offered by nearby neighbors; and remaining unable to accumulate physical assets due to numerous relocations. Decreases in relief funds over the last three years and inadequate to nonexistent government compensation have made matters worse.”

Via http://blogs.cfr.org/development-channel/2013/07/09/emerging-voices-ruth-canagarajah-on-post-war-land-grabs-in-sri-lanka/?cid=partner_site-devex

source: Development Channel

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