CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA 
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Lankans go missing in Greece
Sri Lankans who were brought to Greece from Libya, en route to Sri Lanka have gone missing and the Greek Government is now considering imposing a ban on Lankans entering the country, according to a Senior Official of the Ministry of External Affairs.
Thirty six Sri Lankans were taken to Greece from Libya onboard the Vessel “Olympic Champion”- fifteen of these persons have gone missing.
“Our Embassy in Italy along with our Consul General in Greece is working with authorities to verify the whereabouts of these individuals,” the official said. He also confirmed that the Government of Greece was considering restricting Sri Lankans, fleeing the conflict in Libya, arriving in Greece.
The ship was chartered by the Sino Hydro Company which was transporting their employees, of various nationalities, working in Libya out of the conflict ridden territory. (DS)
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