Religion of Peace Bombs Churches in Sri Lanka for Easter, Kills 20, 280 Injured
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Date: April 21, 2019 01:27AM
Explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka: '20 killed and 280 injured'
Sunday 21 April 2019 06:23, UK
SRI LANKA
At least 20 people have been killed and 280 others injured after a series of blasts hit three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka, according to a hospital official.
A Sri Lanka security official said near-simultaneous blasts hit the six locations.
An explosion ripped through St Anthony's Shrine in the capital Colombo, causing casualties among worshippers.
Eye-witnesses say buildings in the surrounding area shook with force of the blast and 50 people so far have reportedly been taken to Colombo's main hospital.
A source in the police bomb squad said: "Our people are engaged in evacuating the casualties."
Further explosions hit St Sebastian's Church in Negombo, north of Colombo, and another in the eastern town of Batticaloa.
Sources from two leading tourist hotels in Colombo also confirmed the explosions but did not give any details.
Sky News' Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire said: "It suggests a coordinated, targeted attack on Christians. It is very unusual for Sri Lanka.
"It's very, very worrying as people are trying to celebrate Easter."
There have been no immediate claims of responsibility.
Sunday 21 April 2019 06:23, UK
SRI LANKA
At least 20 people have been killed and 280 others injured after a series of blasts hit three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka, according to a hospital official.
A Sri Lanka security official said near-simultaneous blasts hit the six locations.
An explosion ripped through St Anthony's Shrine in the capital Colombo, causing casualties among worshippers.
Eye-witnesses say buildings in the surrounding area shook with force of the blast and 50 people so far have reportedly been taken to Colombo's main hospital.
A source in the police bomb squad said: "Our people are engaged in evacuating the casualties."
Further explosions hit St Sebastian's Church in Negombo, north of Colombo, and another in the eastern town of Batticaloa.
Sources from two leading tourist hotels in Colombo also confirmed the explosions but did not give any details.
Sky News' Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire said: "It suggests a coordinated, targeted attack on Christians. It is very unusual for Sri Lanka.
"It's very, very worrying as people are trying to celebrate Easter."
There have been no immediate claims of responsibility.
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