Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Compulsory cremation of COVID-19 bodies cannot continue, say UN experts

COLOMBO (News 1st): UN Human Rights experts have urged the Sri Lankan government to end its policy of mandatory cremation of individuals who die of COVID-19 in the country. “Forcibly cremating individuals who die of COVID-19 is contrary to the beliefs of certain minorities including Muslims in Sri Lanka,” 4 UN Rapporteurs said in a […]

Compulsory cremation of COVID-19 bodies cannot continue, say UN experts

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