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International Assistance is seeking to investigate the deaths of sea creatures following the fire

By Sahan Rathanasekara

July 20, 2021

The Ministry of Justice has decided to seek international assistance to investigate the deaths of sea creatures such as turtles, whales and dolphins that continue to be reported after the Express Pearl fire.

The Ministry of Justice states that work has already begun in this regard.

A discussion was held yesterday afternoon under the patronage of the Minister of Justice Ali Sabri to seek compensation covering all sectors regarding the impact and damage caused to Sri Lanka by the fire that broke out on the ship. That is where these facts are revealed.