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<p>The UK is closely monitoring the political, economic, and security situation in
Sri Lanka, particularly as it relates to food insecurity and livelihoods. We are working
to support the UN and its agencies in their coordinated response based on the UN's
recent joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan, launched on 9 June. This
called for USD 47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people
who are most at risk and need immediate support. This includes USD 13.94 million to
support food security and USD 16.8 million to support agriculture and livelihoods.</p><p>The
UK contributes to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
(IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) Operation in Sri Lanka. The DREF is supporting
the Sri Lanka Red Cross with an allocation of approximately CHF 691,002 in response
to shortages and civil unrest. The World Bank, of which the UK is a major donor, has
announced over USD 400 million of assistance to provide economic and health sector
support.</p>
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