Published on Apr 24, 2019
WaPo headline linking anger at Sri Lanka terrorist attacks to ‘far right’ draws Twitter’s ire
The Washington Post is under fire for printing a story with a contentious headline, implying that anger over the recent spate of bombings in Sri Lanka is unique to the “far right.”
Titled “Christianity under attack? Sri Lanka church bombings stoke far-right anger in the West,” the piece drew outrage online far and wide for its recklessly phrased headline.
In its story, the Post cites right-wing leaders and activists across the US and Europe – such as Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally party – who view the bombings in Sri Lanka as part of a greater attack on Christianity.
While the Post does acknowledge that “Christian minorities are targeted around the world,” some took the piece itself to be a religious slight.
“If you [need] any further proof that the Washington Post is anti-Christian, check out this asinine headline,” one user said on Twitter.
BBC News On Sri Lanka Attack: ‘Muslims Left Nervous And Afraid’
By Chris Menahan
Won’t somebody think of the Muslims?
From BBC News:
Muslims left nervous and afraid
The BBC’s Anbarasan Ethirajan writes from the capital, Colombo:
Sri Lankans are yet to come to terms with this wave of unprecedented bomb attacks.
It is believed some Muslim youths were radicalised after clashes between the majority Sinhala Buddhists and Muslims last year in the central district of Kandy.
There have been videos on social media showing hardline Islamists and Sinhala hardliners promoting hatred after that violence.
But very few expected such massive attacks a year later. And why were Christians targeted? They are also a minority in Sri Lanka.
It’s an eternal mystery, folks.
The country experienced suicide attacks by Tamil Tiger rebels during the civil war that ended in 2009.
But the ruthlessness with which the latest attacks were carried out show that the country’s task this time will be challenging.
It is a different kind of battle. In the meantime, Sri Lankan Muslims are left nervous and afraid.
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