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United States Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lankans Affected by MV X-Press Pearl Cargo Ship Fire
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The American people are providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response efforts to the MV X-Press Pearl ship fire. The MV X-Press Pearl has discharged plastic debris and chemical waste into the surrounding waters, endangering coastal resources and the livelihoods of nearby fishing communities.
U.S. Government Deploys Emergency COVID-19 Supplies to Protect Health Workers in Bangladesh
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Last night, as part of its ongoing emergency assistance to countries in South Asia, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), airlifted urgent medical supplies to help Bangladesh battle its latest COVID-19 surge. The U.S.
U.S. Government Airlifts Urgent COVID-19 Supplies to Surges in Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
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The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has airlifted emergency medical supplies to Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to help save lives, stop the spread of COVID-19, and continue to meet the urgent health needs across South Asia.
United States Funds Training Center and Case File System for Attorney General’s Department
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With support from the United States, the Attorney General’s Department inaugurated a state-of-the-art training center and launched an electronic system to track cases and legal files. These tools will strengthen the ability of justice sector professionals to uphold the rule of law in Sri Lanka.