Facebook has apologised for its role in the&nbsp;deadly anti-Muslim riots that&nbsp;took place in Sri Lanka two years ago

Evidence in an investigation had found that hate speech and rumours spread on the social media platform may have led to violence against Muslims,&nbsp;according to Article One,&nbsp;the human rights consultancy hired to conduct the investigation.

The tech giant commissioned a probe into the part it may have played, and investigators said incendiary content on Facebook may have led to violence against Muslims.

"We deplore the misuse of our platform," Facebook said in a statement after the findings were released Tuesday.

"We recognize, and apologize for, the very real human rights impacts that resulted."

The riots in early 2018 had erupted as anti-communal&nbsp;anger was whipped up on social media, forcing the Sri Lankan government to impose a state of emergency and block access to Facebook.

At least three people were killed and 20 injured in the unrest, during which mosques and Muslim businesses were burned, mainly in the central part of the Sinhalese Buddhist-majority nation.

Facebook has apologised for its role in the deadly anti-Muslim riots that took place in Sri Lanka two years ago Evidence in an investigation had found that hate speech and rumours spread on the social media platform may have led to violence against Muslims, according to Article One, the human rights consultancy hired to conduct the investigation.

Facebook has apologised for its role in the deadly anti-Muslim riots that took place in Sri Lanka two years ago Evidence in an investigation had found that hate speech and rumours spread on the social media platform may have led to violence against Muslims, according to Article One, the human rights consultancy hired to conduct the investigation. The tech giant commissioned a probe into the part it may have played, and investigators said incendiary content on Facebook may have led to violence against Muslims. "We deplore the misuse of our platform," Facebook said in a statement after the findings were released Tuesday. "We recognize, and apologize for, the very real human rights impacts that resulted." The riots in early 2018 had erupted as anti-communal anger was whipped up on social media, forcing the Sri Lankan government to impose a state of emergency and block access to Facebook. At least three people were killed and 20 injured in the unrest, during which mosques and Muslim businesses were burned, mainly in the central part of the Sinhalese Buddhist-majority nation.

Facebook apologises for its role in unrest in Sri Lanka

India has lifted the advisory for Indians to reconsider non-essential travel to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of 21st April terror attacks that killed more than 250 people.&nbsp;

In a freshly updated advisory, ministry of external affairs said, "Security situation in Sri Lanka is gradually returning to normal with the lifting of curfew &amp; restrictions on social media and the opening of schools" but advised Indian travelling to Sri Lanka to be "careful and vigilant."

India had issued the advisory on April 27 asking Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

Remember Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had asked countries to remove the travel advisory since it impacts the tourism business of the island nation.

China over the weekend was one of the first countries to tone down the advisory from 'Do not travel to Sri Lanka' to 'be cautious'.

Tourism is one of the major contributors to the Sri Lankan economy and had taken a severe beating after the 21st Aprill attacks in which many foreigners were also killed.

India has lifted the advisory for Indians to reconsider non-essential travel to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of 21st April terror attacks that killed more than 250 people.

India has lifted the advisory for Indians to reconsider non-essential travel to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of 21st April terror attacks that killed more than 250 people. In a freshly updated advisory, ministry of external affairs said, "Security situation in Sri Lanka is gradually returning to normal with the lifting of curfew & restrictions on social media and the opening of schools" but advised Indian travelling to Sri Lanka to be "careful and vigilant." India had issued the advisory on April 27 asking Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Sri Lanka. Remember Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had asked countries to remove the travel advisory since it impacts the tourism business of the island nation. China over the weekend was one of the first countries to tone down the advisory from 'Do not travel to Sri Lanka' to 'be cautious'. Tourism is one of the major contributors to the Sri Lankan economy and had taken a severe beating after the 21st Aprill attacks in which many foreigners were also killed.

India relaxes travel advisory for Sri Lanka

Hundreds of Buddhist monks and activists staged a demonstration in the Sri Lankan capital Friday to condemn <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fresh-violence-erupts-in-riot-hit-kandy-81-suspects-arrested-35127">anti-Muslim riots</a> that have killed three people and forced the government to declare a nationwide state of emergency.

The National Bhikku Front said they organised the silent protest against what they called &quot;communal clashes destroying national unity&quot;.,

Moderate Buddhist leaders have also denounced the riots concentrated in the central city of Kandy, 115 kilometres (72 miles) east of the capital Colombo.

Several Sri Lankan users also posted photos on Twitter of Buddhist monks visiting mosques during Friday prayers to express solidarity.

Sinhalese and Muslim civil society groups had staged a joint protest in Colombo Thursday calling for tough action against the perpetrators of the riots.

Violence erupted on Monday after a Sinhalese man died of injuries suffered during an attack last week by four Muslim men. Tensions escalated when the body of a Muslim man was found in a burnt out building in the Kandy district on Tuesday.

Sinhalese gangs set fire to mosques and Muslim-owned businesses, homes and vehicles in Kandy and elsewhere.

The government declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew while troop reinforcements were used to back police patrols.

Police said the main instigator of the riots was arrested on Thursday along with 145 others. He was identified as Amith Weerasinghe, a Sinhalese known for anti-Muslim activism and extremist social media posts.

A group of radical Buddhists monks are facing prosecution for their alleged role in anti-Muslim violence in 2014 that left four people dead.

Sri Lanka&#39;s majority Sinhalese community accounts for about three quarters of the 21 million population. Most are Buddhists. Muslims account for 10 percent of the population.

Hundreds of Buddhist monks and activists staged a demonstration in the Sri Lankan capital on Friday to condemn anti-Muslim riots that have killed three people and forced the government to declare a nationwide state of emergency

Hundreds of Buddhist monks and activists staged a demonstration in the Sri Lankan capital Friday to condemn anti-Muslim riots that have killed three people and forced the government to declare a nationwide state of emergency. The National Bhikku Front said they organised the silent protest against what they called "communal clashes destroying national unity"., Moderate Buddhist leaders have also denounced the riots concentrated in the central city of Kandy, 115 kilometres (72 miles) east of the capital Colombo. Several Sri Lankan users also posted photos on Twitter of Buddhist monks visiting mosques during Friday prayers to express solidarity. Sinhalese and Muslim civil society groups had staged a joint protest in Colombo Thursday calling for tough action against the perpetrators of the riots. Violence erupted on Monday after a Sinhalese man died of injuries suffered during an attack last week by four Muslim men. Tensions escalated when the body of a Muslim man was found in a burnt out building in the Kandy district on Tuesday. Sinhalese gangs set fire to mosques and Muslim-owned businesses, homes and vehicles in Kandy and elsewhere. The government declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew while troop reinforcements were used to back police patrols. Police said the main instigator of the riots was arrested on Thursday along with 145 others. He was identified as Amith Weerasinghe, a Sinhalese known for anti-Muslim activism and extremist social media posts. A group of radical Buddhists monks are facing prosecution for their alleged role in anti-Muslim violence in 2014 that left four people dead. Sri Lanka's majority Sinhalese community accounts for about three quarters of the 21 million population. Most are Buddhists. Muslims account for 10 percent of the population.

Sri Lanka Buddhist monks denounce anti-Muslim riots