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CCD summons Buddist monks over threatening Rohingya refugees
Oct 01, 201705:01 PM
CCD summons Buddist monks over threatening Rohingya refugees
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Venerable Akmeemana Dayarathna Thero and Arambepola Rathnasara Thero were called to appear before Colombo Crimes Division tomorrow (01) over threatening Rohingya refugees.

 

So far six suspects including one woman have been arrested and remanded for threatening and attempting to attack Rohingya refugees at a UN safe house in Mount Lavinia. 

 

The mob broke down the gates of the multi-storied building near the capital Colombo, smashing windows and furniture as frightened refugees huddled together upstairs.

 

The 31 Rohingya refugees, including 16 children and seven women, were later taken to another location, but two police officers were wounded and admitted to hospital.

 

Several police officers were also under investigation for failing to prevent the violence.

 

The refugees had arrived in Sri Lanka five months ago after the navy found them drifting in a boat off the north coast.

 

Before that, they had been living in India for several years.

 

 

 

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