Despite the curfew, Christian groups are attacking mosques or Muslim-owned businesses.
Tensions between religious communities in Sri Lanka have taken a dramatic turn since the Easter attacks, which included churches. A curfew was imposed throughout the country, and social networks blocked to avoid aggravating the situation.
On Sunday and Monday, in several districts in the north of the country, Christian groups attacked mosques, as well as shops and vehicles belonging to Muslims. This is a comment posted on Facebook by a shopkeeper that has triggered their anger.
"Police and security forces have mastered the situation, but groups are still trying to stir up trouble," Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a televised address..........
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