{"id":126261,"date":"2014-06-18T16:27:25","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T10:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=126261"},"modified":"2014-06-18T16:39:11","modified_gmt":"2014-06-18T11:09:11","slug":"european-union-condemns-violence-against-muslims-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/european-union-condemns-violence-against-muslims-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"European Union Condemns Violence Against Muslims In Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Union Delegation today\u00a0condemned the outbreak of communal violence which resulted in the loss of lives and extensive damage to property in Kalutara<\/span><\/a> District.<\/p>\n

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We call on Sri Lankans to exercise restraint, respect diversity and refrain from violence, working together to achieve reconciliation. Photo – Mohamed Anas | Facebook<\/p><\/div>\n

Issuing a statement the European Union Delegation \u00a0said; “EU is very alarmed by the recent violence perpetrated against Muslims community.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Our though are with the families of the deceased and those affected by the violence. We welcome the Sri Lankan government\u2019s assurance that it will investigate and bring to book those responsible for these incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Incitement of communal violence and hatred can only be counterproductive to Sri Lanka\u2019s stability. We urge Sri Lankan government to ensure that rule of law is upheld. We call on Sri Lankans to exercise restraint, respect diversity and refrain from violence, working together to achieve reconciliation.”<\/p>\n

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