Al Jazeera: Sri Lanka imposes state of emergency after communal riots
Nationwide state of emergency imposed to take 'stern action' following violence between Buddhist and Muslim groups.
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's government has imposed a nationwide state of emergency to "take stern action" against people instigating communal violence, according to a government spokesperson.
The measure follows a local curfew that was imposed on Monday in the central city of Kandy, after days of unrest between religious communities, which was triggered by the death of MG Kumarasinghe, a Buddhist man from Medamahanuwara in Kandy district.
The 41-year-old succumbed to his injuries after being assaulted by a few Muslim youths, who were reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
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