Global Pulse Brief Series: From Screens to Streets: How Online Hate Fuels Offline Violence in Sri Lanka

Our latest research for the Global Pulse Brief Series examines how digitally amplified hate in Sri Lanka has repeatedly preceded and fuelled offline violence such as anti-Muslim riots and scapegoating during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report highlights a recurring pattern: online incitement spreads rapidly, hostility is normalised, and vulnerable communities face real-world harm.

Sri Lanka’s experience underscores a broader global warning: without early intervention, consistent accountability, and rights-respecting governance, digital hate can escalate into physical violence.

Read the full report here