The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its deep concerns over reports of forced cremation of bodies of Muslims who died due to Coronavirus by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Issuing a statement the IPHRC said it is concerned over multiple reports indicating that Sri Lankan government is cremating all people who die due to COVID-19 Pandemic, effectively banning burials, a practice followed by many religious minorities including Muslims.

The forced cremation of bodies of Muslims who died due to Coronavirus by the Sri Lankan authorities violates the right to freedom of religion of its Muslim minority, the IPHRC said.

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