UN Report Exposes Alarming Erosion of Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

UN Report Exposes Alarming Erosion of Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

A recent report, from the United Nations has raised concerns about the deteriorating status of freedom in Sri Lanka. The report points out a trend of increasing limitations and bias against minority faith groups.

According to the report prepared by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief there is a reality unfolding for religious minorities in Sri Lanka. Through research and field investigations the document reveals human rights violations such as enforced closure of places of worship violent incidents targeting religious gatherings and systematic marginalization of non Buddhist communities.

Rights of persons belonging to religious or belief minorities in situations of conflict or insecurity – Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

Rights of persons belonging to religious or belief minorities in situations of conflict or insecurity – Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

In this report, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed, maps diverse experiences of religious or belief minorities during situations of conflict or insecurity. It explores the specific needs and vulnerabilities experienced by minorities in conflict and examines why and how these vulnerabilities arise through contextual analysis.

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