An inside view of the St. Anthony’s Shrine after an explosion hit St Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade in Colombo, Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019.
A pair holding U.S. and British nationalities were among the 11 foreigners killed after a series of explosions struck three churches and three luxury hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka’s capital Easter Sunday, leaving at least 207 people dead and 450 others injured, officials said.
Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry said the other foreigners whose nationalities have been verified included three Indians, one Portuguese national, two Turkish nationals, and three British nationals.
The U.S. State Department confirmed in a statement that “several U.S. citizens were among those killed” in the explosions, though details were still emerging. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo went on to condemn the Easter morning “terror attacks.”
“Attacks on innocent people gathering in a place of worship or enjoying a holiday meal are affronts to the universal values and freedoms that we hold dear, and demonstrate yet again the brutal nature of radical terrorists whose sole aim is to threaten peace and security,” Pompeo said in the statement.
The six nearly simultaneous blasts—followed hours later by two more explosions—marked the bloodshed as among the worst since the South Asian country’s 26-year civil war ended a decade ago, a spokesperson for the Sri Lanka police said.
A police spokesman said 13 suspects have been arrested in connection with the attacks. Police said they also found a vehicle they believe was used to transport the suspects into Colombo, along with a safe house used by the attackers.
Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardena described the attacks as a terrorist attack by religious extremists, though no one immediately claimed responsibility. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he feared the violence could trigger instability in the country and its economy.
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“French authorities are investigating but are discounting terrorism ties saying the incidents seem to be accidental.’
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I don’t know, Czar…someone next door is blaming these bombings and Notre Dame on the Illuminati.
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Oh brother!
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What!? And not the Bilderberg!?!?!?
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I had someone get in my face over there about posting the Sri Lanka bombings on the Happy Easter thread. I answered back but so far nada,
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Anxiously awaiting statements on the bombings from Reps Omar, Tlaib and Andre Carson.
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Don’t hold your breath.
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This is to big to sweep under the magic flying carpet.
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Pakistan and China have a history of hegemonic designs and terror support policy. Off late a large exchange between Colombo, Islamabad and Beijing were taking place, and Sri Lankan leadership was very happy about this achievement. But yesterday’s cowardly and ghastly attacks on innocent worshippers have exposed this axis of evil. Our prayers are with those bereaved families.
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These were the entries at Jihad Watch on April 21st by Robert Spencer (this man is fearless). I put them in order of publication starting with the earliest at…
7:37 AM
Sri Lanka’s police chief issued alert 10 days ago saying jihad suicide bombers planned to hit “prominent churches”
Suicide bombers: “Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties, for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah, so they kill and are killed.” (Qur’an 9:111)
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/sri-lankas-police-chief-issued-alert-10-days-ago-warning-that-suicide-bombers-planned-to-hit-prominent-churches
10:09 AM
India intelligence official on Sri Lanka: target was clearly Catholics; Islamic State active in Sri Lanka since 2016
The denial and obfuscation regarding the jihad threat is certain to continue; the Sri Lanka jihad massacres remind us that it has a human cost.
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/india-intelligence-official-on-sri-lanka-target-was-clearly-catholics-islamic-state-active-in-sri-lanka-since-2016
10:31 AM
Islamic State says Sri Lanka jihad massacres were revenge for attacks on mosques and Muslims
“And We ordained for them therein a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth, and for wounds is legal retribution.” (Qur’an 5:45)
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/islamic-state-say-sri-lanka-jihad-massacres-were-revenge-for-attacks-on-mosques-and-muslims
10:43 AM
Sri Lanka: One jihad mass murderer was well-known Muslim preacher who said “Allah created this land for Muslims”
That would leave out the Christians. This is Zahran Hashim, who has been identified as one of the jihad mass murderers who killed over 200 people this morning, including Christians in churches for Easter Sunday.
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/sri-lanka-one-jihad-mass-murderer-was-well-known-muslim-preacher-who-said-allah-created-this-land-for-muslims
1:52 PM
Sri Lanka: Jihad murderer Mohamed Azzam Mohamed blew himself up in busy Easter Sunday hotel buffet line
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/sri-lanka-jihad-murderer-mohamed-azzam-mohamed-blew-himself-up-in-busy-easter-sunday-hotel-buffet-line
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