Sri Lanka crisisSri Lankan fishermen, lacking fuel, stew over India's intentions
As incomes dry up amid political chaos, simmering territorial dispute rears head
A shortage of kerosene has robbed Sri Lankan fishermen of their livelihoods. (Photo by Prabhu Mallikarjunan)
PRABHU MALLIKARJUNAN, Contributing writer
MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka -- The boats should have been out on the water off Sri Lanka's northern coast, hauling in nets teeming with fish. Instead, on one bright, recent morning, they were spread on the beach at Mullaitivu, as waves lapped at the shore and a few people milled about under palm trees.