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Closed Urge an end to anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka

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Muslims across Sri Lanka have become victims of extreme violence following backlash after the tragedy of the Easter Sunday Attacks. Their houses, shops and mosques have been destroyed and set alight. This violence is happening DESPITE curfews being imposed.

We fear for the lives of our loved ones

Articles:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48257299

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/sri-lanka-blocks-social-media-anti-muslim-attacks-190513053644479.html

Anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka is not new, it has happened on the island several times before.

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