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Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

Militant Buddhists are attacking Christian churches and threatening the freedom of religion in South Asia.

12:00 AM, Aug 10, 2004 • By CLAUDIA WINKLER
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It seems clear that the Sri Lankan government has pandered to unsavory elements, with its move to curb a fundamental freedom. There is nothing theoretical about its duty to protect its Christian citizens.

Claudia Winkler is a managing editor of The Weekly Standard.