Saudi Arabia condemns Sri Lanka Horrendous Terrorist Attacks

Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks
Sri Lanka Terrorist Attacks

Onthe morning of Easter Sunday and only one month before Sri Lanka celebrates itstenth anniversary of the end of civil war in 2009, a group of coordinatedbombings targets eight different sights around Sri Lanka, including major churches used to be crowded onEaster mass and seven-star hotels favored by foreigners.

Theterrible attacks that themedia went to describe as the river of blood have resulted in killing 207people and injuring 450 others, so far, a police spokesman, Ruwan Gunasekera,said. Unfortunately, the casualties included foreigners and emergency crewsworked in full force hopefully to save as many lives as possible.

Noparty has claimed its responsibility behind Today's terrific blasts yet somefingers point that they were plotted and executed by one group almost of theseparatists. These attacks ended the status of relative peace, Sri Lanka hasenjoyed in the last decade to become the largest targeted attack on South AsianChristians in recent memory.

All emergency steps had been taken—Anisland-wide curfew was imposed until the morning, an emergency meetinginvolving the country's authorities was held, leave has been canceled for all police, and sternactions against those responsible for these blasts to be taken once they aredetected.

According to Vatican news, PopeFrancis denounced the Easter Sunday attacks on several churches and hotels inSri Lanka and announced his solidarity in St. Peter's Square:

                 "I wish toexpress my heartfelt closeness to the Christian community [of Sri Lanka],
                  wounded asit was gathered in prayer, and to all the victims of such cruel violence."

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the Kingdom's solidarity and expressed condolences to the attack victims, their families, and the government and the people of Sri Lanka, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured and indicating the necessity of concerted international efforts to combat terrorism which threatens the security and stability all over the world without exception, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

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