Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Sri Lanka Communal riots: Protest in Kathankudy against attackes on Muslims

Protest against BBSMuslim organisations and Mosques in Kathankuddywith Kathankudy Jaymathulla Ulama, jointly  staged a protest against BBS attacks against muslims in Aluthgama, Beruwala , Dharga town and Kalutara areas on 15 June 2014.

Protesters demanded that Secretary Defence secretary ban the Bodu Bala Sena movement, called upon the Government to safeguard minorities, and to effect legal action against extremists advocating religious violence.

Chairman of the Kathankudy municipal council S.H.M.Asfer, council members, members of the movement of good governance, representatives of the Muslim organisations jointly with Kathankudy Jaymathulla Ulama, and Muslim Community members joined the protest.

Eastern Provincial Council Members too  expressed their protest by wearing a black-band  and participating in the Provincial Meetings Session to-day.
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