NewsThe government on Wednesday announced that it will have a national policy to deal with war affected families. Hundreds were displaced during the war between Tamil Tiger rebels and the military but while many have either returned to their homes or were given alternate land following the end of the 30 year war in May 2009, some are still displaced. Media Minister Gayantha Karunatillake told reporters at a post cabinet media briefing that cabinet had approved the creation of a national policy on durable solutions for conflict-affected displacement. He said that the policy has been prepared following discussions held with relevant ministries, national, provincial and district level stakeholders, UN agencies, civil society organizations and the displaced communities. "It demonstrates the government's commitment in rebuilding the lives of displaced families on a rights-based approach.

Source: Sunday Times August 18, 2016 03:43 UTC