Sri Lanka Strives To Improve Communication And Transportation Links

The people of northern Jaffna peninsula have long been isolated by the ongoing conflict between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tigers. Their only communications and transport link with the mainland is a former cable boat refitted to transport human cargo. Operated by the International Red Cross, the boat provides safe passage for returnees, patients seeking special medical treatment and mail. The boat is also utilized by the UN and other international, humanitarian agencies.