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<p>Following the tragic attacks in Sri Lanka over Easter, we have been in constant
touch with the Sri Lankan authorities and other partners to establish the facts on
the ground and assess the risks to British nationals. We have kept our travel advice
under constant review, with regular updates in response to the evolving situation,
in order to provide the best possible information and advice. The safety of British
nationals is our main concern. We have strengthened our consular teams in London and
Colombo to support British nationals, and have deployed additional Foreign and Commonwealth
Office staff to the airport in Colombo to assist passengers who are leaving the country.
We have dispatched a team of specialists from the Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism
command, including Family Liaison Officers, to support the families of British victims
and assist with the repatriation of deceased British nationals.</p><p>We have no plans
to repatriate UK citizens in Sri Lanka. As there are a number of commercial options
available to those wishing to leave Sri Lanka, we do not believe an evacuation funded
by UK taxpayers would be appropriate in this situation.</p>
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