Drought, Food Shortage Fears, French President's Visit, and

Drought, Food Shortage Fears, French President's Visit, and $800M Tourism Boost and more

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Millions of Sri Lankans suffering amidst dwindling reservoir levels, calling into question the country's food security. A visit from the French President, a first for the country, and the outbreak of measles in the Vavuniya prison. This and more in this week's episode. Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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