New Zealand issues advisory for citizens visiting Sri Lanka amid crisis in island nation

In light of Sri Lanka's ongoing civil strife, New Zealand has updated its travel advice for island nation. According to Michael Appleton, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives, New Zealand is urging its people to avoid n-essential travel to Sri Lanka due to recent civil upheaval and country's ecomic problems.

"New Zealand has revised its travel advisory for Sri Lanka. We are w advising New Zealanders against undertaking n-essential travel to Sri Lanka due to recent civil unrest and ecomic crisis in country," New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives Michael Appleton tweeted on May 11.

advisory furr asked New Zealanders in Sri Lanka to avoid protests, demonstrations, rallies and large crowds as y have potential to turn violent with little warning. It also urged its citizens to comply with any instructions issued by local authorities, including any curfews. advisory furr suggested New Zealanders to monitor local and international media, review personal security plans and be aware of surroundings. 

or instructions mentioned in  advisory are as follows:

• New Zealanders are advised to carry photo identification, or a photocopy of ir passport, with m at all times and produce this if asked by authorities.

• New Zealanders travelling or living in Sri Lanka should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.

• New Zealanders in Sri Lanka are encourd to register ir details with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Sri Lanka crisis

ecomic situation in Sri Lanka has deteriorated significantly in recent months. This has resulted in shorts of basic necessities such as fuel and certain food products, resulting in long lines in a variety of stores such as supermarkets, gas stations, and pharmacies. Fuel shorts make all modes of transportation in Sri Lanka less reliable, including trains, buses, and cars. Electricity rationing has been implemented by local governments, resulting in lengthy power outs.

Large protests, demonstrations, and political rallies are ongoing in response to Sri Lanka's ecomic and political crisis. re have also been numerous incidents of violent clashes in public places throughout Sri Lanka, resulting in a number of deaths and hospitalisations – as well as property destruction and burning of ruling party members' homes.

Im: AP