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<p>Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is a UK priority in Sri Lanka.
The UK Government regularly raises human rights, including the importance of religious
tolerance and protecting the rights of all Sri Lankans to practise their faith. Through
UK funded programmes, we support Sri Lankan youth to advocate for FoRB and improve
religious harmony.</p><p>We continue to be concerned by increasing tensions around
land in Sri Lanka, including at the Vedukkunaari Aadhi Sivan temple in Vavuniya. We
welcome the release of the eight arrested Hindu worshippers but note that this incident
has troubling implications for FoRB.</p>
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