Melanie Russell: One Month On - Tsunami Recovery, Sri Lanka

Tamil majority areas in the North and East were among the worst affected by the Boxing Day Tsunami. The tsunami claimed more than 30,000 lives in Sri Lanka.

One month on, the issue of sharing aid with North-East areas controlled by Tamil Tiger rebels has caused tension and divisions with escalating violence between the Tamil Tiger rebels and Sri Lanka's security forces has disrupted life in this region.

© 2008 Melanie Russell