Gintota violence, November 2017

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Place: Gintota, about seven kilometres from Galle
Trigger: A scuffle over a minor road accident on 13 November; police say social media rumours that Muslims planned to attack a Buddhist temple triggered the violence, according to Al Jazeera
Damage: Dozens of houses and at least two mosques damaged in arson attacks, according to Al Jazeera
Arrests: Police arrested 22 people and confirmed 127 reported cases of attacks, according to Al Jazeera
Appears on: Communal violence and state force, 2013 to 2019

Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara / Told a press conference that about 500 youths had gathered at a temple / Gintota violence, November 2017
- Al Jazeera reports that he told a press conference that about 500 youths had gathered at a temple.24 Nov 2017 · Al Jazeera · Fear grips Muslims in Sri Lanka’s Ginthota after attack
Gintota violence, November 2017 / Followed by / Attacks on Muslim businesses in Ampara, February 2018
- Al Jazeera reports that in February 2018, in Ampara, mobs set fire to Muslim businesses after a Muslim chef was accused of adding a “sterilisation pill” to food.13 Mar 2018 · Al Jazeera · In Sri Lanka, hate speech and impunity fuel anti-Muslim violence