Political turmoil in Sri Lanka forced the president to flee to Singapore this week and thousands have demonstrated and occupied government buildings. The effect of the economic crisis is wreaking chaos in lives across the country.
Nalin works as a tuk tuk driver. The fuel crisis means it takes a week to line up for petrol, so he can only earn money for the family every second week.
The WFP has found 86% of families in the country are either eating less, eating less nutritious food or missing meals altogether. It's not uncommon to see fights and scuffles break out. You can't expect people to spend days waiting in the futile hope that petrol will be delivered and they'll eventually reach the front of the line.
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