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Rohingya arrivals: UNHCR seeks continued compassion, hospitality from Sri Lanka
Colombo, Jan 09 (Daily Mirror) - The UNHCR or the UN Refugee Agency, which commended the life-saving actions taken by the Sri Lankan authorities and people to rescue and safely disembark Rohingya people who were distressed at sea, asked for continued compassion and hospitality from the Sri Lankan authorities.
"We advocate for continued compassion and hospitality for these new arrivals. Many of them are vulnerable women and children who have risked their lives in desperation, often sailing for weeks on unseaworthy boats, in search of protection and safety," a UNHCR spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the UNHCR’s priority is to ensure the new arrivals are safely disembarked and receive life-saving assistance.
The Government authorities have identified temporary accommodation for them where they receive emergency assistance, according to the spokesperson.
The UNHCR is coordinating with the government, UN and NGO partners for the protection and assistance of the new arrivals.
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