srilanka1998
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It has been said by some that there is no place more beautiful than the island of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an amazing oasis filled with culture, history, and rare wildlife that can be found no where else in the world. It would seem that Sri Lanka would be the ideal place for travel, adventure, and excitement, but unfortunately there may be more excitement than you are expecting.
Sri Lanka has been plagued with a civil war over the last two decades that has left more than 150,000 people dead throughout the country. In recent months, this war has escalated to tremendous proportions, leaving no area of Sri Lanka untouched. As different parties vie for control in the fighting, many times civilians and tourists get caught in the cross fire, resulting in many unfortunate deaths.
The Government of Sri Lanka feels the need to inform you that it cannot guarantee your safety at any time when you are within our country. The daily violence that has been going on for years is beyond the control of the government, so you will be expected to fend for yourselves.
Due to the long term fighting, common daily needs such as food and medicine are banned from some parts of the country. If you are thinking of coming as part of our weight loss program, the atmosphere will be very conducive. In the event you contract some sickness, we hope you would have packed a first aid kit, as you will not find proper medical treatment throughout the island. When carrying your first aid kit, be sure to keep it well hidden, as people have been known to kill to get the precious medicines.
When traveling in Sri Lanka, the best policy is, "Don't Touch." If one fails to heed this common slogan, one will be faced with the possibility of contracting one of the many deadly diseases so common on our soil. Sri Lanka is one of the fastest spreading grounds for such diseases as Aids, Hepatitis, Malaria, etc. This is partly due to the high rate of child prostitution around our tourist centers and due to the many pedophilia rings operating within our country. Sri Lanka has an estimated 50,000 children working in pedophilia rings, one of the highest rates in the world.
Another disturbance faced by many tourists is the tremendous amount of crime present within Sri Lanka. This is mostly due to the huge numbers of deserters from the military. With no opportunity to earn an income, these ex-soldiers make use of their military training to take to crime and violence. When confronting such persons one should give them what ever they ask for, as they are quite ruthless and have been known to kill people for only a few rupees. The Sunday Times (29th July 2001 )
Taking all this into consideration, We would humbly suggest one reconsider his trip to the island of Sri Lanka at the present time. Perhaps a trip to the Southern tip of India will be more what your looking for. There the climate is the same, but the dangers are not present. Regardless of your decision, keep in mind these few warnings when you decide your next vacation.
The danger zones !
"...The threat to life and limb in a war zone or a country known for acts of election violence may discourage even the most courageous travelers. Fortunately, the Internet allows you to surf the dangerous nations of the world without having to leave the safety of your den..."
- World News
"...In Sri Lanka, the most serious danger is more a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. There have been several cases of politically inspired bomb blasts, not only in the Tamil areas of the north but also in Colombo itself. There's not really many ways to avoid this...."
- Safety in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been plagued with a civil war over the last two decades that has left more than 150,000 people dead throughout the country. In recent months, this war has escalated to tremendous proportions, leaving no area of Sri Lanka untouched. As different parties vie for control in the fighting, many times civilians and tourists get caught in the cross fire, resulting in many unfortunate deaths.
The Government of Sri Lanka feels the need to inform you that it cannot guarantee your safety at any time when you are within our country. The daily violence that has been going on for years is beyond the control of the government, so you will be expected to fend for yourselves.
Due to the long term fighting, common daily needs such as food and medicine are banned from some parts of the country. If you are thinking of coming as part of our weight loss program, the atmosphere will be very conducive. In the event you contract some sickness, we hope you would have packed a first aid kit, as you will not find proper medical treatment throughout the island. When carrying your first aid kit, be sure to keep it well hidden, as people have been known to kill to get the precious medicines.
When traveling in Sri Lanka, the best policy is, "Don't Touch." If one fails to heed this common slogan, one will be faced with the possibility of contracting one of the many deadly diseases so common on our soil. Sri Lanka is one of the fastest spreading grounds for such diseases as Aids, Hepatitis, Malaria, etc. This is partly due to the high rate of child prostitution around our tourist centers and due to the many pedophilia rings operating within our country. Sri Lanka has an estimated 50,000 children working in pedophilia rings, one of the highest rates in the world.
Another disturbance faced by many tourists is the tremendous amount of crime present within Sri Lanka. This is mostly due to the huge numbers of deserters from the military. With no opportunity to earn an income, these ex-soldiers make use of their military training to take to crime and violence. When confronting such persons one should give them what ever they ask for, as they are quite ruthless and have been known to kill people for only a few rupees. The Sunday Times (29th July 2001 )
Taking all this into consideration, We would humbly suggest one reconsider his trip to the island of Sri Lanka at the present time. Perhaps a trip to the Southern tip of India will be more what your looking for. There the climate is the same, but the dangers are not present. Regardless of your decision, keep in mind these few warnings when you decide your next vacation.
The danger zones !
"...The threat to life and limb in a war zone or a country known for acts of election violence may discourage even the most courageous travelers. Fortunately, the Internet allows you to surf the dangerous nations of the world without having to leave the safety of your den..."
- World News
"...In Sri Lanka, the most serious danger is more a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. There have been several cases of politically inspired bomb blasts, not only in the Tamil areas of the north but also in Colombo itself. There's not really many ways to avoid this...."
- Safety in Sri Lanka
sich als (NEU)-Tourist in Sri Lanka zu Herzen nehmen sollte.