The Organization of Islamic Cooperation ( OIC)requested to halt forced cremations of Muslim Covid victims at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC ) yesterday.

The secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Dr Yousef Al Othaimeen request to Sri lankan goverment to halt the forced cremation of Muslim Covid victims in Sri lanka.

He made this request while he addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday. It was
High Level Segment of the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Dr. Yousef Al Othaimeen explained that OIC is aware of all the situations of Muslim communities even they aren’t members of the OIC. Also he further said that burial of Muslim Covid Victims can be done under the guidelines of the World Health Organization.

Also he requested government to take action to this effect to respect the right of burial of the bodies of the Muslim Covid 19 victims.