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<p>The Government is concerned by the increase in the number of incidents of religious
violence and ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka in 2017. We condemn all violence against
religious minorities. 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.</p><p>Through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's work, we seek to work
with other states to promote and protect the right to freedom of religion or belief.
We work in the UN to ensure that states implement Human Rights Council Resolution
16/18, on combatting religious intolerance, protecting the human rights of minorities
and promoting pluralism in society. We work with the UN to support all communities
in Sri Lanka , and have committed £6.6 million from the Conflict, Stability and Security
Fund (CSSF) to help Sri Lanka implement its human rights commitments.</p><p> </p>
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