Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's Muslims warn of backlash
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BBC Sri Lanka's Muslims are warning of a militant backlash as increasing tension between them and the Tamil community in the east of the country fuels feelings of frustration and anger.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4076561.stm
Submitted on Mon, 12/13/2004 - 00:00
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