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Sat 21 Nov 2009

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Thousands of Tamil civilians continue to languish in IDP camps such as this one in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

Ban applauds easing of restrictions on Sri Lankans in camps for displaced

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the Government decision to allow greater freedom of movement to Sri Lankans sheltering in makeshift camps in the north of the country.

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