social media blocked by government

Sri Lanka blocks social media as deadly violence continues

Reports of attack on Buddhist temple sparks anti-Muslim riots in Kandy district

Facebook and other social media services were blocked or restricted across Sri Lanka on Wednesday afternoon to prevent the spread of anti-Muslim posts the government said were helping to fuel the violence, which it has blamed on hardline Buddhist groups accused of bussing supporters into the district.

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