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World Islamic body calls for end to attacks against Muslims in Sri LankaMarking an epoch in Sri Lanka’s relations with the Islamic world, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has criticised violence instigated extremists south of the island and urged the authorities to enforce the rule of law in the wake of religious riots targeting the Muslim community since Sunday. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Iyad Ameen Madani has expressed serious concern at the recent incidents of violence by extremist individuals against Muslims in the towns of Aluthgama, Beruwala and Dharga Town in Sri Lanka. “The reports of several fatalities and dozens injured as well as attacks on homes, businesses and mosques are deeply regrettable,” the OIC Secretary General said in a statement. He noted that the Muslim community in Sri Lanka has a longstanding presence in the country and a tradition of living in peace and harmony with their compatriots. “The recent attacks appear to follow a rising trend of violence instigated by extremists which is spreading fear and mistrust among the population,” Madani said. While appealing for calm and peaceful relations between the communities, the Secretary General urged the authorities to enforce the rule of law, investigate the incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice. “The Secretary General expressed the hope that every possible effort would be exerted by the Sri Lankan authorities to prevent further escalation of violence,” the statement added. The OIC, a bloc of Islamic nations have strongly supported Sri Lanka at international forums including the UN Human Rights Council. President Mahinda Rajapaksa has always been held in great esteem by Islamic nations of the world for his positions on the Palestinian question. The Secretary General’s statement on religious violence is possibly the first-ever critical communiqué the organisation has issued on Sri Lanka. (DB) |
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