The United States yesterday urged the government to take swift measures against perpetrators of sectarian violence, protect religious minorities and their places of worship adding that rule of law, human rights and equality are essential for peaceful coexistence.
The Statement: “Rule of law, human rights and equality are essential for peaceful coexistence. It is important that the Government of Sri Lanka act quickly against the perpetrators of sectarian violence, protect religious minorities and their places of worship and conclude the State of Emergency swiftly, while protecting human rights and basic freedom for all”.