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<p>We condemn all violence against religious minorities, including the attack on a
church in North West Sri Lanka in January. The freedom to practise, change or share
your faith or belief without discrimination or violent opposition is a fundamental
human right that all people should enjoy. The UK regularly raises human rights concerns
with the Sri Lankan government. Most recently, the Minister of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs, my noble Friend, the Rt Hon. the Baroness Anelay of St Johns
stressed the importance of Sri Lanka protecting the rights of all its citizens when
she met with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during her visit to
Sri Lanka in November 2016.</p><p>The UK is committed to supporting government and
civil society efforts to improve human rights in Sri Lanka and we are currently funding
a range of projects in support of this. One of these projects supports interfaith
dialogue, aimed at promoting cohesion between those of different backgrounds and beliefs.</p>
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