The government has decided to lift the ban on 6 of the 11 banned Islamic organizations in Sri Lanka.

The decision was taken following a request by Digamadulla District MP H.M.M. Haris and Anuradhapura District MP Ishaq Rahuman to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Accordingly, it is reported that this decision was taken during a special discussion held yesterday (24) led by President’s Chief of Staff, Sagala Ratnayake.

It is reported that the representatives of the Islamic organizations that lifted the ban also participated in this discussion.