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Forced Cremations by Sri Lankan Government of Muslim and Christian Minorities

Sri Lanka’s Christian and Muslim minorities have been reported to be subjected to mandatory cremations of COVID-19 victims.  The Sri Lankan Health Ministry suddenly made cremations compulsory for victims of COVID-19. Having a majorly Buddhist population, this ruling has been seen to have an adverse effect on Muslim and Christian minorities, further marginalizing the small communities.  In early December 2020, …