Christians in Sri Lanka are taking to the streets to protest against abuse by Buddhist clergy. During demonstrations in the country’s major cities on May 28 and 29, they called for those responsible to be held accountable without political or religious interference, as reported by Ucanews. The protests follow allegations against a high-ranking Buddhist monk.…
Christians in Sri Lanka protest against abuse by monks
Christians are pictured in file photo holding a banner during a protest in Mumbai, India. On the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief, observed on the United Nations calendar August 22, Pakistan and India are among places of particular concern for Christian rights advocates. Photo: OSV News/Punit Paranjpe, Reuters