TikaWeeks #20-1/2019: Sri Lanka update
Posted by John on 17th May 2019
Political motivations have apparently contributed to the recent attacks on mosques and Muslim-owned businesses in Sri Lanka following the terrorist atrocities on Easter Sunday, with 'Buddhist extremists' blamed by the government for ransacking mosques and attacking shops across the island. The nationwide overnight curfew has been lifted but social media platforms are still banned in order to quell the unrest. Current official UK travel advice remains unchanged – advise against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka.
For more on this news item, please go to:
Sri Lanka: Curfew lifted amid religious tension
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Sri Lanka unrest: Violence against Muslims increases
Sri Lanka vows 'maximum force' against anti-Muslim rioters
Sri Lanka orders nationwide curfew amid anti-Muslim riots
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Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims
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