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Sri Lankan refugees in India face uncertainty over return prospects

Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu remain uncertain about whether and how they can return home after decades in limbo. The report describes a prolonged humanitarian and political issue rather than a new emergency.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 31, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC.

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Unresolved refugee status affects cross-border returns, humanitarian support and regional migration policy.

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Decades in Limbo: Tamil Nadu's Sri Lankan Refugees Face Uncertain Path Back Home ↗lankanewspapers.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

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