Sri Lanka's energy crisis hits country's fishing industry
Sri Lanka's energy crisis hits country's fishing industrySri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since it gained independence from Britain in 1948.
Food shortages, soaring prices and power cuts have left the government requesting emergency financial help. One sector badly affected is the fishing industry in the country's north. A lack of fuel, ice and marketing options has resulted in entire communities being without work.
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