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In Sri Lanka, 1 Million Displaced by Tsunami

In addition to the death and destruction the Indian Ocean tsunami caused in Sri Lanka, experts estimate that the deadly waves also displaced more than 1 million people. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

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Philip Reeves is an award-winning international correspondent covering South America. Previously, he served as NPR's correspondent covering Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.
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