Canada condemns violence against Muslims in Sri Lanka
Canada condemns the outbreak of communal violence against Muslims, which resulted in the loss of lives and extensive damage to property in the south of Sri Lanka on June 15, 2014, the Canadian Government said in a statement.
Andrew Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued a statement adding that, ‘these attacks are completely unacceptable and a clear violation of the right to religious freedom.’
Full statement;
“Canada condemns the outbreak of communal violence against Muslims, which resulted in the loss of lives and extensive damage to property in the south of Sri Lanka on June 15, 2014.
“We offer our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
“This is one of a number of recent and troubling attacks targeting the Muslim community in Sri Lanka. It is of the utmost importance that every person is able to practise his or her faith free from the threat of violence. We urge Sri Lankan authorities to act quickly to ensure the safety of all communities. These attacks are completely unacceptable and a clear violation of the right to religious freedom.
“Canada will continue to condemn all religiously motivated attacks. We urge calm on all sides and call for a swift and transparent investigation into what happened, as well as appropriate prosecution of those responsible.”
(Ada Derana)
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These white idiots have no understanding of fundamental precepts that drive the heart of our nation.
We are Sri Lankans, a proud people with Buddhist cultural legacy extending over 2,500 years.
The Canadians are advised to watch the most Rev Galgoda Athhe Gnanasara’s speech delivered to a tumultuous audience in Aluthgama on 15 June. That was a “Martin Luther King – I have a dream” moment in the evolution of our Nation.
That speech will be the bedrock of our existence in the years to come. That speech will be basis of fundamental constitutional refoms for years to come. That speech will define the destiny of our beloved Sinhala Buddhist land for years to come.