Petition · past parliament
Urge an end to anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka
Closed
196 signatures
What the petition asks
Muslims across Sri Lanka have become victims of extreme violence following backlash after the tragedy of the Easter Sunday Attacks. Their houses, shops and mosques have been destroyed and set alight. This violence is happening DESPITE curfews being imposed.
We fear for the lives of our loved ones
We fear for the lives of our loved ones
Articles:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48257299
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/sri-lanka-blocks-social-media-anti-muslim-attacks-190513053644479.html
Anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka is not new, it has happened on the island several times before.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48257299
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/sri-lanka-blocks-social-media-anti-muslim-attacks-190513053644479.html
Anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka is not new, it has happened on the island several times before.
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
196
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Jun 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.