26,000 students displaced

Education authorities in northern Sri Lanka say that 26,168 school children were displaced due to fighting between the LTTE and the government forces.
In a letter sent to the Government Agent (GA) in Kilinochchi, the Director of Education in Kilinochchi says there is a need for 125 temporary shelters to accommodate those students.
“There is a very urgent need for 100 urinals for males and 100 toilets for girls. 3000 Mats are needed for the seating arrangement of children,” the letter sent by T Kurukularajah said.
The education official has also requested the GA to provide three million rupees to dismantle the previous temporary schools and bring them to the new sites.
Mr. Kurukularajah added that 60 zonal education offices, out of 70, are also to be moved to other places.(BBCSinhala.com)