Sri Lanka violence increases, ministry continues
Posted: 8 May, 2007

Sri Lanka (MNN) -- While both sides claim to be observing a cease-fire, the signs of a deepening conflict in Sri Lanka are everywhere. Soldiers in full battle-gear patrol Colombo. The capital is increasingly fortified. Sandbagged bunkers and trenches are appearing all over the rebel-held north. According to reports, the truce has completely collapsed.

Back to the Bible' s Country Director James Kanaganayagam says many people have already felt the effects of war. "This has just compounded the already huge number of refugees which is now over 200,000 in the eastern province alone. The problem with the refugees is that there isn't enough infrastructure set for these people to be accommodated. So there's a huge issue there for humanitarian assistance." the rest