US State Department warns of possibility of more attacks in Sri Lanka
US State Department warns of possibility of more attacks in Sri Lanka
12:40, 22.04.2019

The U.S. State Department on Sunday issued a revised warning on travel to Sri Lanka and said terror groups are continuing to plot and possibly carry out new attacks in hotels and churches.

“Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to terrorism.  Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas” –statement released by U.S. State Department reads.

290 people were killed and about 500 wounded in blasts in churches and hotels on April 21 in Sri Lanka.





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