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People in North, East leaving country due to dire economic situation: Ali Sabry

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People in the North and East tend to leave the country due to the dire economic situation where some have gone to Tamil Nadu, Vietnam and Ukraine in the last six months.

He told Parliament that some 302 Tamils have fled to Vietnam and seven to Ukraine.

He said 85 of those in Vietnam have agreed to come back and said the Ministry would facilitate their return.

Responding to a remark made by Parliamentarian Selvam Adaikkalanathan, the minister said a publicity mechanism was needed to educate the people in the North and East on the dangers of seeking refugee status and not to get caught to human trafficking.

"We want to inform them, if they go on refugee status or on a wrong passport and get caught to trafficking, they will have to suffer," he said. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)


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  • Lan Monday, 28 November 2022 08:59 PM

    This is another joker ...people not only in the North and East but people all over country are waiting for any opportunity to leave the country...if doctors can't live here due this economic crisis who could live ....shame on you all ..in the name of politics you have done this great harm and difficult to the people of this country...the curse of people will engulf all of MR and co ...who did this for the innocent people of this country..Bad Karma will haunt you all one day in your life time .. Mahinda family did a greater harm than Proba did..

    Economist Monday, 28 November 2022 09:12 PM

    They have suffered enough in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka should have two states in one country to bring peace, prosperity and economic improvement. Why fear such a move? It’s pure jealousy.

    Karalasingam Sivalingam Monday, 28 November 2022 09:53 PM

    The minister is correct, these people were affected by the 30 year war, government should pay more attention to these areas.

    Ranjan Tuesday, 29 November 2022 12:22 AM

    This certainly is a good move with development to the country. Have to appreciate you with the 21 amendment passed in parliament. People have now even got opportunity to do international dealings where previously did not even attempt to.

    Poonipalan Kakkaruwan Tuesday, 29 November 2022 01:20 AM

    Why not you are leaving? You have accumulated lots of stolen funds from the government with help from GoRa and Myna in the name of Allah!! You were the FM - in both Finance and Foreign Affairs!

    5555 Tuesday, 29 November 2022 12:33 PM

    Please don't bring in God names here it's not nice.. Now I wonder why you people got a good beating for 28 years to be precisely. OoOoOoM shiva

    Kirushanth Tuesday, 29 November 2022 02:30 AM

    Ali sabri is a well educated dysfunctional human.doesn’t know his history and never gonna know he is in a illusion.

    Sadeepa Palliyaguru Tuesday, 29 November 2022 04:50 AM

    Hon. Minister , It's the same in South and West as well.

    Punchi Tuesday, 29 November 2022 05:50 AM

    Ali Sabry is a quisling who worked with those - politicians, monks, people - hiding behind the recitals of triple gem to plunder and bleed our country and bring it to the current status where the majority is impoverished and people our fleeing this false Buddhist paradise where barbarianism and poverty is rampant to countries overseas

    Jude Tuesday, 29 November 2022 08:39 AM

    Well, 80% of lankans want to leave the island for better future!! Talking about dire economic situation, this place was living hell, no water no electricity no Milk powder no gas no fuel no Medicine, moreover, half of the population living with One meal a day!! Huh!! The scumbag 225 responsible for the dire economic situation!! Yeah!!!

    BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 29 November 2022 09:09 AM

    If the North and East had been given Autonomy to run their own affairs, they would have built it as a successful State and you Sinhalese could have gone for housemaid and driver jobs there.

    Rex Jarkie Tuesday, 29 November 2022 09:10 AM

    Thanks to the stupid people who were in power ran the island to the grounds by their stupid decisions

    Jude Tuesday, 29 November 2022 09:12 AM

    Not Only north and east, the entire country will leave if they've the opportunity!! Yeah!!

    Jef Tuesday, 29 November 2022 09:12 AM

    Everyone wants to leave SL from left right centre the majority quality have left except few left now even the strugglers wants to leave before its too late you can't blame the people that have no hope

    rbh Tuesday, 29 November 2022 09:21 AM

    People suffering due to bankrupt of the country What action was taken those who defaulted the country and made the people for refugee status?

    Desperation Tuesday, 29 November 2022 09:45 AM

    There are no factories, no international airport, no commercial harbour, so what do you expect? Young men and women have to scrape the barrel to survive. Why not open up KKS cement factory, Paranthan chemical factory, Ottisuddan tile factory to give jobs for local people. Recruit local people into government and semi government jobs. Desperate people will take desperate measures. Have you heard about the hundreds of small boat people have the life in their hands and cross the English Channel and coming over to the UK? This is why there should be two states in one Sri Lanka to improve both such states. Poor intelligence to understand among chauvinistic people in power.

    Mark Anandappa Tuesday, 29 November 2022 11:24 AM

    I Guess it is not only the north

    DJ Tuesday, 29 November 2022 11:54 AM

    Is that so, we knew this long time ago. Wake up

    N. Jayaweera Tuesday, 29 November 2022 12:25 PM

    Of course, they could jump to India and or Saudia ...but what about the Southerners .... no where to go....that's why we says leave us alone ..........no division of the country on the ethnic line ... nj

    Terrence K Tuesday, 29 November 2022 12:41 PM

    Sabry having supported the Pottu party and knowing that the livelihoods of the public from all walks of life have been ruined not only the North/East. You were catapulted to a higher position in the government because u manipulated the Big Boss cases transferring these cases from one Court to another as you were quite knowledgeable in playing hide and seek to defeat justice. Now you are advising the public who by hook or by crook left the shores advising them the dangers about seeking greener pastures. Being in a comfort zone you have not tasted the suffering of the public who are living a hand to mouth living and willing to get out of this hell even to purgatory. You will have to pay for your sins as one is watching your devilish actions and at the correct time punishment will be given so like you play tricks with human beings don't try this with God Almighty as you will meet your waterloo.

    Deby John Tuesday, 29 November 2022 01:11 PM

    All pohottuwa looters are covered by people like Ali Sabry and all the security forces. No one is in the side of badly affected innocent people. It is so strange that those in the forces who live close to the general public are hell bent on protecting the looters. The legal system too helps only the looters. It is very clear for all who the looters are. Why wait? Security forces should help the public.

    Silver Spoon Tuesday, 29 November 2022 01:17 PM

    Sabri and family are in comfort zone seeing the world over and over again as Foreign Minister now and earlier as Finance Minister. He has enough influence and also avenues for making money as PC.

    Mandayan Tuesday, 29 November 2022 01:47 PM

    The compensation to this year protest victims who are politicians, were paid. The people in the N

    Wealthy person Tuesday, 29 November 2022 02:03 PM

    @N Jayaweera- all can go all over the world. The Pakses have money ,wealth hotels, businesses all over. That’s why 6.9 million of you all voted for them. Please leave us alone in North and East. We can look after ourselves. You southerners are shedding crocodile tears.

    Ismet Zaheed Wednesday, 30 November 2022 05:50 AM

    Whatever Ali Sabri utters, there are always stones and strings attached!

    Singapore Parliamentarians donated salary Wednesday, 30 November 2022 07:14 AM

    We don't need experts to tell us why people abandon their place of birth, and seek SAFER places. If the 225 donkeys, donate a months' salary, several families can have square meal. If the sitting of Parliament is is cancelled for one month, Health Dept. can buy much needed medicines. Can you all do it?

    sacre blieu Wednesday, 30 November 2022 11:19 AM

    Most parts of the country is infested with crime of all sorts, extortion, harassment, threats against victims seeking justice, women and children been victims of sexual crimes,and most of political oriented pressure.


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