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Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardena said seven suspects had been arrested and that the death toll included at least 27 foreign nationals.Police conducted a search operation on the outskirts of Colombo, where the latest of eight blasts took place. After police moved in, at least two more blasts occurred, with the occupants of a safehouse apparently blasting explosives to prevent arrest.
A security official told The Associated Press that two of the blasts were suspected to have been carried out by suicide bombers. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak with reporters.The first blast ripped through St. Anthony's Shrine in Colombo. The church and the three hotels in the country's capital are frequented by foreign tourists.
Father Edmond Tillekeratne, the social communications director of the Archdiocese of Colombo, was near St. Sebastian's when the explosion happened."The rooftop is completely destroyed. The flesh of the people is on the walls and all over the place."Pope Francis denounced the"cruel violence" and said he is praying for all those who are suffering from the bloodshed.
He added:"I entrust to the Lord all those who were tragically killed and pray for the injured and all those who are suffering as a result of this dramatic event."The U.S. embassy in Colombo tweeted urging Americans in Sri Lanka to"take shelter in place and exercise extreme caution."138 people have been killed in Sri Lanka, with more that 600 badly injured, in a terrorist attack on churches and hotels.
The blasts follow a lull in major attacks since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war ten years ago. The country was at war for decades with Tamil separatists until 2009, during which bomb blasts in the capital were common.
Isn't it time to start reporting on islamophobia? MSNBC how come it's taking you this long to tell us Muslims are the victims of radical islam. LoL
Word on the street is that the prime minister of New Zealand jacindaardern will be wearing a big cross for a week in solidarity with the Christian community. Is that true, Jacinda?
No statement from Ilham Omar about some people did something.
There called Christians churches. Not churches. If it was a Muslim church you guys wouldn’t just say churches
No outcry because there of African descent.
Muslim love
Horrible!
Musrats strike again
Oh my Lord please come to the aid of the people in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️🙏🏽
Some people did something.
a loss for words...💔
Leave it to the Muslims
Are we pretending the DeepState isn't involved in this still? Changing the news cycle? MAGA DeepStateCorruption WWG1WGA QAnon PrayForSriLanka
hardball why not call it the murder toll?
So sad for all affected by this terrible act.
Truly the evil man shall not go unpunished, but those who are just shall escape. Proverbs 11:21
This is 100 Days of Democrats in Congress: 1. 0% of any good legislation pass 2. Increase in food price 3. Increase in food price 4. Increase in drugs price 5. Increase in students debts 6. Increase in mortgage price They promised to improve the lives of original people but no
How nice of you to mention this in passing. What would the coverage be if it was a white man with a gun in New Zealand?
Let’s see, most people would look at motive of said attacks as a priority....who would attack Christians on Easter for graphic optics? Spoiler....we already know but your scared to or simply won’t report it. What narrative are you pushing?
Don’t blame Islamic radicals or you will be bann by Twitter
Will the left blame Trump for this?😡😡😡😡
Let see how many Muslim nations will condem this terror act and how the media will report and talk about it . And you telling me Christians aren’t prosecuted and terrorized around the world ?
Time for a Crusade! Christians are being killed daily for their Faith.
It's hard to enjoy the holiday with such news. There is so much work to be done in the world. Everyone wants the same things to eat, sleep and be with their families in peace. Where does it all go wrong?
Actually realDonaldTrump raised it to 138 million
Hmmm.... now who could have done such a thing...
Religion of peace...........
7 suspects have been arrested, defense minister says, after blasts in Sri Lanka that killed over 200 people and injured hundreds more.
NBCNews I’m surprised the media even acknowledges this because of all their anti Christian rhetoric.
hardball these accidents keep happening
MUSLIMS....STAY SILENT AND COMPLICIT AS ALWAYS.
It's ok everyone. 'God' had 'plans' for all those who were slaughtered screaming in fear for their lives. Right? Regionally defined deity devotion IS DANGEROUS IN ALL FORMS!
Some more people did something. Please let us know who these people are? What an incredibly sad day for Christians throughout the world. ✝️
The best way to make otherwise good people do horrible things, add religion.
Too bad you won't cover this like you did New Zealand.
And by? Radical muslims, wher is Omar on this
Cowardly act of Muslim extremists, attacking Christians on Easter Sunday. Go out on a limb and call it MSNBC we all know what religious group was responsible.
Is Omar and Talib celebrating
Why the news not talking about this? 🙄🙄
where's all the Radical Muslim loving democrats and their friends IlhanMN RashidaTlaib VERY SILENT
This is so horrible
207 dead, 560+ injured after attacks on Christians churches.
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