Why Sri Lankan protesters are chanting an anthem about crows

The chant mocks the Rajapaksas who have driven the country into an economic morass.

Raknish Wiljewardene, Qz.com

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Yolani Fernando, Qz.com

· May 05, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Sri Lanka imposes 36-hour nationwide curfew amid protests over economic crisis

During the lockdown, Sri Lankans are not allowed to step out of their homes, except for essential services.

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· Apr 02, 2022 · 07:24 pm

Sri Lankan president declares emergency amid protests over economic crisis

The president can detain citizens, take possession of any property and search any premises under the emergency rules.

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· Apr 02, 2022 · 09:09 am

Bangladesh violence: Police arrest man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal

Iqbal Hossain, who had been absconding, was found near Sugandha beach area of Cox’s Bazar.

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· Oct 22, 2021 · 11:22 am

Bangladesh violence: Police identify man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal

Mob violence started after rumours spread through social media that the Quran had been desecrated.

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· Oct 21, 2021 · 02:27 pm

Bangladesh violence: Vishva Hindu Parishad calls for nationwide protest against attack on Hindus

In a statement, they urged the United Nations to send peacekeeping forces to Bangladesh.

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· Oct 20, 2021 · 12:25 pm

Bangladesh PM directs home minister to take action against those who incited communal violence

Sheikh Hasina also urged people not to trust social media posts without verifying them.

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· Oct 19, 2021 · 09:17 pm

Bangladesh violence: Hindutva organisations protest in Assam, say will boycott country’s products

Similar demonstrations were also held in Kolkata and Bangladesh capital Dhaka.

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· Oct 18, 2021 · 10:28 pm

Bangladesh communal violence pre-planned, attempt to destroy harmony, claims country’s home minister

The unrest began on Wednesday following social media posts about the alleged desecration of the Quran in a Durga Puja pandal in Comilla district.

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· Oct 18, 2021 · 11:00 am

Bangladesh: 40 injured in clashes in Feni city during protest against vandalism of temples

The country has witnessed a spell of violence amid Durga Puja celebrations over the last few days.

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· Oct 17, 2021 · 06:23 pm

Bangladesh: One Iskcon devotee allegedly killed as mob vandalises temple amidst continuing protests

The violence erupted on Wednesday following allegations that a copy of the Quran had been desecrated in a Puja pandal in Comilla district.

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· Oct 16, 2021 · 08:40 am

Violence in Bangladesh during Durga Puja festivities is disturbing, says India

Clashes had broken out in Chattogram, Kurigram and Moulvibazar districts as mobs allegedly vandalised temples and idols of Hindu deities.

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· Oct 15, 2021 · 09:06 am