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<p>In the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Human Rights and Democracy Report for
2013, we note that non-governmental organisations documented hundreds of attacks against
minority religions, including violence, vandalism, and hate speech in Sri Lanka. We
also note that statements by nationalist Buddhist groups, including the Bodu Bala
Sena, fuelled concern over rising religious tensions.</p><p>Our High Commissioner
to Colombo has discussed these matters with members of the Government of Sri Lanka.
We have encouraged early action to promote peaceful co-existence between all communities,
noting the importance of ensuring any acts of violence, intimidation or threats are
thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice. Officials from our
High Commission in Colombo also met with representatives of the Bodu Bala Sena last
year in order to discuss the organisation's activities and religious tensions in Sri
Lanka. During the meeting, British officials expressed concern at attacks directed
at Muslim and other minority religious communities.</p>
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