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Road Rage, Rumour and Riots: Sri Lanka

Unpicking the story behind the recent outbreak of violence against Muslims in Kandy.

This month violence erupted in the Sri Lankan city of Kandy. It started when a group of Muslim youths beat a Sinhala man following a minor traffic incident, but his death sparked days of rioting, the destruction of hundreds of Muslim properties, and at least two deaths. Azzam Ameen of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sinhala sheds light on the role of social media, rumours and fake stories in raising inter-community tension.

Image: After the riots in Kandy
Credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

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