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Debt-driven suicides continue unabated in Sri Lanka-by Piyumi Fonseka Source:Dailymirror Despite microfinance loans represent only 3% of the total loan portfolio of the sector, the impact it has made on low-income families is immense. According to Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR), more than 200 people had committed suicide, during the last three years  Women are pressured by thugs and debt collectors who come to villagers, utilizing all types of recovery methods including sexual favours. He also revealed there are cases of borrowers who tried to sell their kidneys to repay the loans.  “Some of whom had no option, have committed suicide.”  ...