Watch | How the economic crisis has hurt Sri Lanka’s hill Tamils
The Hindu
A video on the impact of the recent economic crisis on Sri Lanka’s hill Tamils
Sri Lanka has been battling a severe economic crisis for the past many months.
The country has seen 70% inflation and over 80% food inflation.
For many in the country, this means that basic food items like eggs and milk are a distant dream.
And for the already deprived Malaiyaha Tamils, this makes every day a battle for survival.
Watch more here.
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