Sri Lanka's most powerful Buddhist nationalist group rallied its hardline base on Sunday, saying they must aim to take democratic control of parliament to protect the community, amid heightened sectarian strains after the Easter attacks by Islamist bombers.

Sri Lanka monk calls for Buddhist Sinhalese government

Police lined the streets of the Sri Lankan highland town of Kandy on Sunday and the army was on standby as Buddhist monks gathered for their first big assembly since Easter attacks by Islamist militants on churches and luxury hotels.

Sri Lanka on alert as Buddhist monks hold first meeting after Easter attacks

Ahuja said Facebook was committed to hiring more Sinhala speakers but declined to say how many were currently employed in Sri Lanka

Facebook staff to learn Sinhala insults after Sri Lanka riots

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Sri Lanka monk calls for Buddhist Sinhalese government

Sri Lanka on alert as Buddhist monks hold first meeting after Easter attacks

Facebook staff to learn Sinhala insults after Sri Lanka riots