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Easter attacks in Sri Lanka

Rohan Gunaratna on the Roots of Sri Lanka’s Deadly Easter Sunday Attacks

Rohan Gunaratna on the Roots of Sri Lanka’s Deadly Easter Sunday Attacks

By Shannon Tiezzi
The counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka's deadliest terror attack.

Channel 4 Documentary Reveals Sri Lanka’s Political Divisions

Channel 4 Documentary Reveals Sri Lanka’s Political Divisions

By Uditha Devapriya
How will the bombshell charge that the Rajapaksas were complicit in the 2019 Easter bombings impact Sri Lankan politics? 
Sri Lanka Will Investigate Allegations of Intelligence Complicity in 2019 Easter Bombings

Sri Lanka Will Investigate Allegations of Intelligence Complicity in 2019 Easter Bombings

By Krishan Francis
A British TV report alleged that a top intelligence official helped plan the bombings in a plot to bolster the election chances of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka’s Archbishop Speaks Out Against Activist’s Arrest

Sri Lanka’s Archbishop Speaks Out Against Activist’s Arrest

By Krishan Francis
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, called the arrest of Shehan Malaka Gamage an "indecent and thuggish act" that resembled "an abduction.”

Sri Lankan Muslims Fear Speaking Out

Sri Lankan Muslims Fear Speaking Out

By Tasnim Nazeer
A crackdown on dissenting voices -- those denouncing Islamophobia and criticizing the government -- has Sri Lanka’s Muslims afraid to speak out.

Easter Bombings Damaged Sri Lanka Economy Beyond Tourism

Easter Bombings Damaged Sri Lanka Economy Beyond Tourism

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
While a huge share of job losses were in the tourism sector, they've rippled through many other industries.

2 Arrested After Clash in Sri Lanka Town Hit by Easter Blast

2 Arrested After Clash in Sri Lanka Town Hit by Easter Blast

By Eranga Jayawardena
On Sunday evening, mostly Catholic attackers stoned and vandalized Muslim-owned shops.
Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media After Easter Sunday Bombings

Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media After Easter Sunday Bombings

By Matt O'Brien and Stephen Wright
Authorities are wary of misinformation spreading in the aftermath of the attacks.

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