Australia gives $5 million to support IDP resettlement

Australia will contribute $5 million to support the resettlement of internally displaced people in northern Sri Lanka.

Australia has welcomed the end of the conflict in Sri Lanka.

To assist resettlement, Australia will provide $5 million through international organisations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

This funding will include assistance for processing of documentation for internally displaced people to facilitate their return, their assistance with essential items, including food and water for travel and reintegration and assistance to families hosting displaced people.

Australia welcomes the fact that the Government has committed itself publicly to the resettlement task. Australia has previously provided $5.25 million through UNICEF for emergency water and sanitation and support services for children in the camps.