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“Poverty in Sri Lanka has hit a record 65% for the first time in history, according to a World Bank report.”
Social media posts Claim dated 30 Sep 2026.
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated thisMissing Context

In short

This claim spread on social media around 30 September 2026. Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) looked into it and published its finding on 30 September 2026. Its rating was “Missing Context”.

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