Sri Lankan security personnel guard a mosque in Colombo during Friday prayers on May 17, 2019, following anti-Muslim riots in parts of the country earlier in the week. AFP
Sri Lankan security personnel guard a mosque in Colombo during Friday prayers on May 17, 2019, following anti-Muslim riots in parts of the country earlier in the week. AFP

Asia

Sri Lankans hold Friday prayers after anti-Muslim riots

Heavy security provided for all mosques days after attacks triggered by Easter bombings

Agence France Presse

May 17, 2019