Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Death toll rises to 4 from Aluthgama riots


  • Curfew in Aluthgama and Beruwala lifted for four hours and re-imposed as violence erupts again on Monday night
  • 41 arrests, 25 still in custody, 16 granted bail
  • UN Secretary General calls for investigation into incidents
  • Relief convoys bring essential items for displaced in Beruwala and Aluthgama
By Dharisha Bastians-Wednesday 18th June 2014
Fatalities from deadly sectarian clashes in the southern town of Aluthgama rose to four yesterday, after one more person perished in fresh violence on Monday night.