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Condolences and condemnation were expressed by the leaders of Australia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1119862933721235456|title=I condemn the devastating & horrific Easter terrorist attacks on innocents in churches & hotels in Sri Lanka. I’ve been taking briefings this afternoon on the situation from DFAT. Call 1300 555 135 if you’re seeking information on friends or relatives travelling in Sri Lanka.|last=Morrison|first=Scott|date=21 April 2019|website=@ScottMorrisonMP|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Bangladesh,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/pm-president-condemn-sri-lanka-attack-express-condolences-1732891|title=PM, President condemn Sri Lanka attack, express condolences|last=|first=|date=21 April 2019|website=The Daily Star|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421085640/https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/pm-president-condemn-sri-lanka-attack-express-condolences-1732891|archive-date=21 April 2019|dead-url=|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Bulgaria,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://focus-news.net/news/2019/04/21/2649330/premierat-boyko-borisov-izprati-saboleznovatelna-telegrama-do-ministar-predsedatelya-na-shri-lanka-ranil-vikremesinghe.html|title=Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed condolences to Sri Lanka Prime Minister|publisher=Focus|date=21 April 2019|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref> the Holy See,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2019-04/pope-francis-laments-sri-lanka-attacks-on-easter.html|title=Pope Francis laments Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka - Vatican News|date=21 April 2019|website=www.vaticannews.va|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref> India,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sri-lanka-blasts-pm-narendra-modi-says-no-place-for-such-barbarism-in-our-region-2026295|title="No Place For Such Barbarism In Our Region": PM Modi On Sri Lanka Blasts|website=NDTV.com|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Indonesia,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/838652/indonesia-kecam-keras-pengeboman-di-sri-lanka|title=Indonesia kecam keras pengeboman di Sri Lanka|first=|last=antaranews.com|website=Antara News|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref> New Zealand,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12224177|title=Sri Lanka explosions: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labels attacks 'devastating' and sends NZ's condolences to grieving country|date=21 April 2019|publisher=|accessdate=21 April 2019|via=www.nzherald.co.nz}}</ref> |
Condolences and condemnation were expressed by the leaders of Australia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1119862933721235456|title=I condemn the devastating & horrific Easter terrorist attacks on innocents in churches & hotels in Sri Lanka. I’ve been taking briefings this afternoon on the situation from DFAT. Call 1300 555 135 if you’re seeking information on friends or relatives travelling in Sri Lanka.|last=Morrison|first=Scott|date=21 April 2019|website=@ScottMorrisonMP|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Bangladesh,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/pm-president-condemn-sri-lanka-attack-express-condolences-1732891|title=PM, President condemn Sri Lanka attack, express condolences|last=|first=|date=21 April 2019|website=The Daily Star|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421085640/https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/pm-president-condemn-sri-lanka-attack-express-condolences-1732891|archive-date=21 April 2019|dead-url=|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Bulgaria,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://focus-news.net/news/2019/04/21/2649330/premierat-boyko-borisov-izprati-saboleznovatelna-telegrama-do-ministar-predsedatelya-na-shri-lanka-ranil-vikremesinghe.html|title=Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed condolences to Sri Lanka Prime Minister|publisher=Focus|date=21 April 2019|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref> the Holy See,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2019-04/pope-francis-laments-sri-lanka-attacks-on-easter.html|title=Pope Francis laments Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka - Vatican News|date=21 April 2019|website=www.vaticannews.va|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref> India,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sri-lanka-blasts-pm-narendra-modi-says-no-place-for-such-barbarism-in-our-region-2026295|title="No Place For Such Barbarism In Our Region": PM Modi On Sri Lanka Blasts|website=NDTV.com|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Indonesia,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/838652/indonesia-kecam-keras-pengeboman-di-sri-lanka|title=Indonesia kecam keras pengeboman di Sri Lanka|first=|last=antaranews.com|website=Antara News|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref> New Zealand,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12224177|title=Sri Lanka explosions: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labels attacks 'devastating' and sends NZ's condolences to grieving country|date=21 April 2019|publisher=|accessdate=21 April 2019|via=www.nzherald.co.nz}}</ref> |
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Pakistan,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1119872631308718081?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|title=Strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday resulting in precious lives lost & hundreds injured. My profound condolences go to our Sri Lankan brethren. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief.|last=Khan|first=Imran|date=21 April 2019|website=@ImranKhanPTI|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Romania,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KlausIohannis/status/1119882422626156546|title=I strongly condemn the horrific attacks against innocent people in #SriLanka on Easter Sunday. My condolences to all those affected. We must stand up for freedom of religion and belief.|last=Iohannis|first=Klaus|date=21 April 2019|website=@KlausIohannis|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Slovakia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teraz.sk/spravy/prezident-sr-vyjadril-sustrast-rodina/391157-clanok.html|title=Prezident Kiska vyjadril sústrasť rodinám obetí výbuchov na Srí Lanke|last=|first=|date=21 April 2019|website=Teraz.sk|language=sk|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> |
Pakistan,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1119872631308718081?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|title=Strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday resulting in precious lives lost & hundreds injured. My profound condolences go to our Sri Lankan brethren. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief.|last=Khan|first=Imran|date=21 April 2019|website=@ImranKhanPTI|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Romania,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KlausIohannis/status/1119882422626156546|title=I strongly condemn the horrific attacks against innocent people in #SriLanka on Easter Sunday. My condolences to all those affected. We must stand up for freedom of religion and belief.|last=Iohannis|first=Klaus|date=21 April 2019|website=@KlausIohannis|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Singapore,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sri-lanka-blasts-pm-lee-condemns-terror-attacks-casualties-11465134|title=Sri Lanka blasts: PM Lee condemns 'heinous attacks', MFA says no Singaporean casualties|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2019-04-21}}</ref> Slovakia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teraz.sk/spravy/prezident-sr-vyjadril-sustrast-rodina/391157-clanok.html|title=Prezident Kiska vyjadril sústrasť rodinám obetí výbuchov na Srí Lanke|last=|first=|date=21 April 2019|website=Teraz.sk|language=sk|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> Sweden,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SwedishPM/status/1119891142026379264|title=I strongly condemn the horrifying terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, targeting innocent people celebrating Easter Sunday in their churches, as well as several hotels. Our thoughts are with the victims and their close ones. I am sending condolences to the people of Sri Lanka.|last=SwedishPM|date=21 April 2019|website=@SwedishPM|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> United Arab Emirates,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/government/uae-denounces-terrorist-attacks-in-sri-lanka|title=UAE denounces terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka|last=|first=|date=21 April 2019|website=Khaleej Times|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> the United Kingdom,<ref name="ukpm-response">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/theresa_may/status/1119881548373868544|title=The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time. We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear.|first=Theresa|last=May|date=21 April 2019|publisher=|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref>, the United States,<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Trump |first=Donald |user=realDonaldTrump |number=1119923840161857536 |date=21 April 2019 |title=138 people have been killed in Sri Lanka, with more that 600 badly injured, in a terrorist attack on churches and hotels. The United States offers heartfelt condolences to the great people of Sri Lanka. We stand ready to help!}}</ref> Russia<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kremlin.ru/events/president/letters/60336|title=Майтрипале Сирисене, Президенту Демократической Социалистической Республики Шри-Ланка|website=Президент России|language=ru|access-date=2019-04-21}}</ref>. |
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Sweden,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SwedishPM/status/1119891142026379264|title=I strongly condemn the horrifying terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, targeting innocent people celebrating Easter Sunday in their churches, as well as several hotels. Our thoughts are with the victims and their close ones. I am sending condolences to the people of Sri Lanka.|last=SwedishPM|date=21 April 2019|website=@SwedishPM|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> United Arab Emirates,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/government/uae-denounces-terrorist-attacks-in-sri-lanka|title=UAE denounces terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka|last=|first=|date=21 April 2019|website=Khaleej Times|language=en|access-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> the United Kingdom,<ref name="ukpm-response">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/theresa_may/status/1119881548373868544|title=The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time. We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear.|first=Theresa|last=May|date=21 April 2019|publisher=|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref>, the United States,<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Trump |first=Donald |user=realDonaldTrump |number=1119923840161857536 |date=21 April 2019 |title=138 people have been killed in Sri Lanka, with more that 600 badly injured, in a terrorist attack on churches and hotels. The United States offers heartfelt condolences to the great people of Sri Lanka. We stand ready to help!}}</ref> Russia<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kremlin.ru/events/president/letters/60336|title=Майтрипале Сирисене, Президенту Демократической Социалистической Республики Шри-Ланка|website=Президент России|language=ru|access-date=2019-04-21}}</ref>. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 12:28, 21 April 2019
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2019 Sri Lanka bombings | |
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Part of Terrorism in Sri Lanka | |
Location | Churches Hotels Housing complex
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Date | 21 April 2019 c. 9:00 a.m. (SLST; UTC+05:30) |
Target | Christians, foreign tourists |
Attack type | Suicide bombings |
Deaths | 207[1] |
Injured | 469+ |
On 21 April 2019, Easter Sunday, a series of large explosions were reported at three churches and hotels across Sri Lanka. Later during the day, some smaller explosions occured at a housing complex and a motel, killing mainly police investigating the situation, raiding suspect locations. Several cities in Sri Lanka, including the commercial capital Colombo were targeted. At least 207 people, including over 30 foreign nationals, have been killed and more than 469 wounded in the bombings.[2][3][4][5][1] The church bombings occurred during Easter mass in Negombo, Batticaloa and Colombo while the hotels targeted included the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury hotels in Colombo.[6][7][8]
Initial reports from Daily Mirror, a news agency from Sri Lanka has reported that the attacks were a part of an Islamic radical organization.[9]
This is the first time since 2009 and the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War that the country has experienced a major terrorist attack.[10]
Attacks
Christians in Sri Lanka were celebrating Easter Sunday services when the bombings took place, targeting churches and hotels around Sri Lanka. At least two of the bombings are believed to have been caused by suicide bombers.[7] Thirty-five foreigners were among the dead, including American, British, Chinese, and Dutch citizens.[11][12]
Colombo
In Colombo, bombings occurred at the Catholic church St. Anthony's Shrine in Kotahena and three 5-star hotels in central Colombo, the Shangri-La Hotel, Cinnamon Grand Hotel and the The Kingsbury Hotel.[1][13]
Batticaloa
The Zion Church in Batticaloa was bombed. A hospital official in Batticaloa said that more than 300 people had been admitted following the explosion.[8] Sri Lankan news media reported at least 40 people killed in Colombo, 93 people in Negombo and 27 killed in Batticaloa.[14][15] Nine of the people killed were reported by a police official to be international tourists.[6]
Dehiwala
A reception hall of the The Tropical Inn Hotel was also bombed and two casualties were reported.[16][17][18]
Dematagoda
A suicide bombing in Dematagoda occurred at a housing complex in Mahavila Udyana Road,killing three police officers.[19][20]
Reactions
Domestic responses
Following the attack, Archbishop's House in Colombo announced all Roman Catholic Easter services planned for the evening have been cancelled.[21] The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Ranjith, said, "It’s a very very sad day for all of us. I wish therefore to express my deepest sorrow and sympathy... I condemn to the utmost of my capacity this act that has caused so much death and suffering to the people." [22] An islandwide curfew was imposed by the Police in the evening in response to the attack.[23]
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said "I have given instructions to take very stern action against the persons who are responsible for this conspiracy" .[24]
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, "I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today.[25] Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera described the attacks as a "well-co-ordinated attempt to create murder, mayhem and anarchy".[6]
International responses
Condolences and condemnation were expressed by the leaders of Australia,[26] Bangladesh,[27] Bulgaria,[28] the Holy See,[29] India,[30] Indonesia,[31] New Zealand,[32] Pakistan,[33] Romania,[34] Singapore,[35] Slovakia,[36] Sweden,[37] United Arab Emirates,[38] the United Kingdom,[39], the United States,[40] Russia[41].
See also
References
- ^ a b c Bastians, Dharisha; Gettleman, Jeffrey; Schultz, Kai (21 April 2019). "Sri Lanka Bombings at Churches and Hotels Said to Kill Over 200". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "156 Dead In Blasts At Two Sri Lanka Churches During Easter Mass: Report". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Multiple explosions in Sri Lanka: Blasts during Easter Sunday service in Colombo". The National. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Easter Day bombs kill 138 in attacks on Sri Lankan churches, hotels". Reuters. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Pokharel, Sugam; McKirdy, Euan (21 April 2019). "Sri Lanka blasts: At least 138 dead and more than 400 injured in multiple church and hotel explosions". CNN. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Sri Lanka explosions: 137 killed as churches and hotels targeted". BBC News. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Multiple blasts hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter Sunday". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Sri Lanka blasts: hundreds injured in church and hotel explosions". The Guardian. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Suicide bombers were used, radical Islamists suspected: Sources". Daily Mirror. Daily Mirror. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lanka bombings: 138 killed, 400 injured as explosions rock Catholic churches during during Easter service". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Staff, Our Foreign (21 April 2019). "Sri Lanka church and hotel explosions: More than 150 dead in Easter Sunday bomb attacks". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "斯里兰卡国家医院:目前已确认有2名中国人遇难". 网易. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Three more explosions Kingsbury, Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand". Daily News. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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- ^ Bastians, Dharisha; Schultz, Kai (21 April 2019). "Sri Lanka Bombings Target Churches and Hotels, Killing at Least 48". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Another explosion rocks Dehiwala". Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Seventh bomb explosion heard at Sri Lanka Tropical Inn as Easter Sunday attacks continue". The Independent. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lanka bomb blasts LIVE updates: Eighth blast occurs in Colombo's Orugodawatta, no casualties reported yet". Firstpost. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Attacks on Sri Lanka churches and hotels". Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ agency, AFP news (21 April 2019). "#BREAKING Sri Lanka imposes 'temporary' social media ban after blasts http://u.afp.com/Jxpw pic.twitter.com/ExLAfb4NlV". Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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- ^ Siddique (now), Haroon; Rourke (earlier), Alison (21 April 2019). "Sri Lanka attacks: seven arrested after 207 killed at hotels and churches on Easter Sunday – live". Retrieved 21 April 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Police curfew with immediate effect". Daily Mirror Sri Lanka. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka President condemns \'dastardly\' attack, calls for restraint and patience". www.colombopage.com. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lanka blasts: Prime minister condemns 'cowardly' attacks". CNA. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Morrison, Scott (21 April 2019). "I condemn the devastating & horrific Easter terrorist attacks on innocents in churches & hotels in Sri Lanka. I've been taking briefings this afternoon on the situation from DFAT. Call 1300 555 135 if you're seeking information on friends or relatives travelling in Sri Lanka". @ScottMorrisonMP. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "PM, President condemn Sri Lanka attack, express condolences". The Daily Star. 21 April 2019. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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(help) - ^ "Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed condolences to Sri Lanka Prime Minister". Focus. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Pope Francis laments Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ ""No Place For Such Barbarism In Our Region": PM Modi On Sri Lanka Blasts". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ antaranews.com. "Indonesia kecam keras pengeboman di Sri Lanka". Antara News. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lanka explosions: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labels attacks 'devastating' and sends NZ's condolences to grieving country". 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
- ^ Khan, Imran (21 April 2019). "Strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday resulting in precious lives lost & hundreds injured. My profound condolences go to our Sri Lankan brethren. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief". @ImranKhanPTI. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Iohannis, Klaus (21 April 2019). "I strongly condemn the horrific attacks against innocent people in #SriLanka on Easter Sunday. My condolences to all those affected. We must stand up for freedom of religion and belief". @KlausIohannis. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lanka blasts: PM Lee condemns 'heinous attacks', MFA says no Singaporean casualties". CNA. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Prezident Kiska vyjadril sústrasť rodinám obetí výbuchov na Srí Lanke". Teraz.sk (in Slovak). 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ SwedishPM (21 April 2019). "I strongly condemn the horrifying terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, targeting innocent people celebrating Easter Sunday in their churches, as well as several hotels. Our thoughts are with the victims and their close ones. I am sending condolences to the people of Sri Lanka". @SwedishPM. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "UAE denounces terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka". Khaleej Times. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ May, Theresa (21 April 2019). "The acts of violence against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka are truly appalling, and my deepest sympathies go out to all of those affected at this tragic time. We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practise their faith in fear". Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Trump, Donald [@realDonaldTrump] (21 April 2019). "138 people have been killed in Sri Lanka, with more that 600 badly injured, in a terrorist attack on churches and hotels. The United States offers heartfelt condolences to the great people of Sri Lanka. We stand ready to help!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Майтрипале Сирисене, Президенту Демократической Социалистической Республики Шри-Ланка". Президент России (in Russian). Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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