Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shuts schools, urges work from home to save fuel

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COLOMBO - Troops in Sri Lanka handed tokens on Monday to people queuing for petrol amidin the nation battling its worst economic crisis in seven decades, while schools shut in Colombo and public emp

loyees were asked to work from home.

"I have been in line for four days, I haven't slept or eaten properly during this time," said auto rickshaw driver W.D. Shelton, 67, one of those who received a token meant to hold his place in the queue for when fuel becomes available. Fuel station queues have grown rapidly since last week."This is a tragedy, we don't know where this will end," Mr Shelton said.

 

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