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In response to the ongoing 'forced cremations' policy by the Sri Lankan Government of COVID-19 deceased, the Muslim Council of Britain has set up a Task Force headed by Assistant Secretary-General, Zara Mohammed, and made up of Sri Lankan representative bodies, lawyers, medical experts, and senior community leaders. The remit of this work includes International coordination, legal remedies, community, engagement, and medical response.

It has been reported that around 100 Muslim bodies have been cremated, including a 20-day old baby. The consequences of the Sri Lankan Government's actions have had a devastating impact on Sri Lankan Muslim families within the UK and abroad.

In view of the seriousness of this issue, the MCB has agreed to take unprecedented action and issue a complaint to the United Nations. This complaint will be led by a team of expert lawyers with the aim of getting the Sri Lankan Government to reverse its cremation policy.

How can you support?

1. Write to your local MP

It is important to create awareness about what the Sri Lankan Government is doing and encourage political representatives to raise this issue to the UK Government.

Should you not be aware of your local MP's name or contact details, you can find them here: https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/

2. Write to interfaith organisations you know

This is a human rights issue that impacts Muslim and Christain minority communities so it is fundamental to encourage all faith communities to come together and express solidarity.

3. Support the complaint to the United Nations Human Rights Committee

The MCB will be launching a legal and advocacy fund in which we will humbly request donations from you to aid this critical work.

If you would like further information on our task force, please visit www.mcb.org.uk/projects/forcedcremations or feel free to contact [email protected]

Jazak'Allahu khairun for your support.

Kind Regards,

The Muslim Council of Britain