EU concerned over incidents in Sri Lanka

The EU has added to a number of international voices calling for an independent investigation into the violence at Weliweriya.

The EU delegation in Colombo expressed concern over recent incidents including the Weliweriya shootings as well as the mob attack on a Colombo mosque.

In a statement, the EU said that justice should be ensured "through speedy, impartial investigations" and added:
“The right to freedom of peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of worship are fundamental to democratic societies and should be protected by the state.”

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