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Amnesty: stop anti-Christian violence

Hasan Suroor

LONDON: Amnesty International has urged the Indian Government to “match its words with action” and ensure that violence against Christians in Orissa stops.

In a statement here on Thursday, it said that despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement that what was happening in Orissa was a “national shame” and that his Government had taken firm action to halt it, Christians in the state continued to face attacks.

“The last two days have witnessed renewed attacks by supporters of Hindu nationalist organizations, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, against the Christian minorities and their places of worship in Kandhamal district in Orissa, leaving three people dead, more than 15 people injured, including some policemen, and hundreds homeless,” it said adding that Amnesty volunteers had spoken to people who confirmed that an atmosphere of insecurity prevailed.

Amnesty also called for adequate security for relief camps and an impartial inquiry into the attacks.

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