Monday 12 August 2013

Colombo Grandpass Mosque was attacked by Buddhist mob

A Buddhist mob has attacked a mosque in the Grandpass area of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, leaving at least five people injured. Buddhists and Muslims clashed after the attack, and police imposed a curfew in the area. Last month, a group of Buddhist monks had protested near the mosque, demanding it be relocated. In recent months, hardline Buddhist groups have mounted a campaign against Muslim and Christian targets. Several houses were also damaged in Saturday's clashes. Two of the injured were policemen guarding the mosque. Read more>>>

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