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The judiciary in Sri Lanka has ordered the government to take measures to resettle thousands of displaced as a result of establishing High Security Zones (HSZ). The Supreme Court ordered the government to initially resettle 7456 families in HSZs in Palaly after considering a petition by Jaffna district parliamentarian Mavai Senadhirajah and another displaced. However Chief Justice Sarath N Silva said it is essential that the district authorities seek advice from Defence authorities before starting resettlement. Jaffna District Secretary was advised to give priority to those who are currently in government-run refugee camps. The government representative in the district, K Ganesh, was ordered to consult the security establishment and identify suitable areas for resettlement and provide a report to the courts on 24 July. The Supreme Court added that the resettlement should be gradual process. | LOCAL LINKS  HSZ 'violates' human rights21 April, 2006 | Sandeshaya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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