Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state

Hundreds of Buddhist monks have rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state


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