May 15, 2019 7:47 AM

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Sri Lanka: Overnight curfew lifted from this morning

In Sri Lanka, overnight curfew imposed countrywide has been lifted from this morning as the situation is returning to normal.  Seventy-four people have been arrested in connection with attacks on Muslim homes and shops on Monday. <br />''<br />''Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said, arrests of persons who express hate speech on social media to disrupt national unity, is continuing. <br />''<br />''He said, if mobs continue to engage in communal violence, the tri-forces and police will use force to stop them. <br />''<br />''Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said all necessary powers have been given to the police and the armed forces to ensure peace and security of the country. <br />''<br />''He said, a group of people are trying to disrupt the Vesak festival and no room should be allowed to fulfil their intention. <br />''<br />''<br />

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