What We Know and Don’t Know About the Sri Lanka Bombings
Coordinated attacks killed more than 200 people in churches, the largest targeted assault on South Asian Christians in recent memory.
Coordinated attacks killed more than 200 people in churches, the largest targeted assault on South Asian Christians in recent memory.
The bombings of three churches in Sri Lanka highlighted the growing vulnerability of religious minorities across Asia, from Christians in Hindu-majority India to Muslims in Buddhist-majority Myanmar.
Sri Lankan officials have a troubled relationship with social media. They have seen firsthand how quickly online hate can turn into deadly violence.
The small island nation is famous for its beauty, but also for a brutal three-decade civil war and sectarian tensions that still simmer.
Images of the churches that were attacked showed smashed pews, broken statues and charred beams. Windows, floors and ceilings were blown out at the hotels.
At least six explosions were said to have killed at least 189 people. It was not immediately clear who was responsible.
The president s longtime fixer had, for months, sought a little loving and respect. Confidential emails and texts chronicle their momentous falling out.
As Mr. Trump s longtime fixer, Mr. Cohen had an intimate view of his boss s personal and professional lives. The collapse of their relationship has cast a shadow on the presidency.
The sites targeted included three churches celebrating Easter Mass and three high-end hotels in Colombo, the capital.