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Country overall: Medium Risk
North and Eastern areas: Medium High Risk
Multiple governments warn their nationals not to travel to the northern and eastern areas of Sri Lanka. Though fighting in the north ceased in mid 2009, the situation in these areas is still unstable and if the underlying causes of the conflict aren't addressed, it is likely to remain so.

 
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North & Eastern areas:

Sri Lanka - Posted by Bob Hartley
Security Announcement 13th April 2010. Please be advised that, for those of you who may still be here, the 18th May 2010 is a significant date in the calendar of the LTTE (the former terror group here in Sri Lanka) It is the day the their leader Vellup

Sri Lanka - Posted by Charlie Timmis
Landed in Colombo this morning, transit from KL - heard report that A9 to the north is now open, but not to foreign travellers

 
 
 
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28 Nov 09 21:01
Charlie: The situation is certainly improving - the number of stops along the A6 Colombo to Trincomolee have reduced considerably. Jaffna still restricted access.
22 Nov 09 20:40
Charlie: Landed in Colombo this morning, transit from KL - heard report that A9 to the north is now open, but not to foreign travellers
23 Nov 09 22:59
Charlie: The situation has vastly improved, and crime is the most immediate risk over terrorism. The A9 has reopened to Sri Lankans, and it is possible for foreigners to fly Jaffna if receive permission
14 Feb 09 14:48
Rajesh: Eventhough you hear about fierce fighting up in the north at the moment, tourism in other areas seems to continue as normal.
 
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