Buddhist mobs have attacked mosques and Muslim businesses in the central highland town since an altercation between members of the two communities over the weekend, prompting President Maithripala Sirisena to declare a state of emergency.

Curfew in Sri Lankan tourist town of Kandy to be temporarily lifted

To rein in communal violence, a state of emergency has been imposed by the Sirisena government after seven years

Fresh violence erupts in riot-hit Kandy, 81 suspects arrested

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Curfew in Sri Lankan tourist town of Kandy to be temporarily lifted

Fresh violence erupts in riot-hit Kandy, 81 suspects arrested