2014 anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka

When

2014

Kind

Riot

Deaths

4

Coordinates

6.58° N, 80.17° E

Injured

80

Date from

year in its name

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

The 2014 anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka were religious and ethnic riots in June 2014 in south-western Sri Lanka. Muslims and their property were attacked by Sinhalese Buddhists in the towns of Aluthgama, Beruwala and Dharga Town in Kalutara District. At least four people were killed and 80 injured. Hundreds were made homeless following attacks on homes, shops, factories, mosques and a nursery.

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