1x365: sri lanka in the news

So, unfortunately, there's been some new developments in Sri Lanka over the last couple of weeks that don't bode well for travel.

Two incidents in Colombo on Wednesday seem to have been targeted at civilians -- something we haven't seen in the past in the region.


The military has increased security measures, including closing government schools, upping the presence at checkpoints, and attacking rebels today.

While the state departments for the U.S. and many other countries have gone back and forth over the years, recent warnings have continued to allow restricted travel to and from the island. Unfortunately, a move towards civilian targeting in major areas like Colombo would no doubt have an impact on policy and could make reaching the region a more difficult prospect.