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Sri Lanka: ICRC staff member killed in Jaffna
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"We are shocked by the news of the death of our colleague Sivasundaralingam Gangatharan and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends," said Anthony Dalziel, the ICRC's deputy head of delegation in Colombo.
The incident occurred on the morning of 23 December while the staff member was exiting a bus on his way to work.
The police authorities are investigating to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to this tragic death.
The ICRC continues its essential activities to help conflict-affected people throughout the country.
For further information, please contact:
Sophie Romanens, ICRC Colombo, tel +94 11 250 33 46 or +94 777 289 682
Sarasi Wijeratne, ICRC Colombo, tel +94 11 250 33 46 or +94 773 158 44
ICRC Geneva, tel.
+41 22 730 34 43
See also ICRC media contacts
This article on www.icrc.org
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