'An assault on humanity': World leaders unite to condemn blasts in Sri Lanka

Eight explosions ripped through separate locations in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday killing over 150 people.
'An assault on humanity': World leaders unite to condemn blasts in Sri Lanka
'An assault on humanity': World leaders unite to condemn blasts in Sri Lanka
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Over 150 people were killed and over 200 people were injured in multiple blasts in three churches, three hotels and two other locations in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. The deadly explosions were reported at three luxury hotels and a church each in Colombo, in Katana, some 50 km north of the capital, and in the eastern province of Batticaloa around 8.45 a.m. when hundreds were gathered to celebrate Easter. A seventh explosion took place near a reception hall at Dehiwala Zoological Gardens at around 2 pm. An eighth explosion was reported at around 2.45 pm. Curfew has been imposed in the country and security has been beefed up. 

Leaders across the world have united to condemn the blasts. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the mass killings, saying India stands in solidarity with the island nation. "India condemns the terror attacks in Sri Lanka and offers its condolences to the people and government of the country," Kovind tweeted.  "Such senseless violence, aimed at innocent people, has no place in civilised society. We stand in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka."

"Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted: "I’m saddened & disturbed by reports of multiple bomb blasts in Colombo in which over 100 people have died & more than 300 injured. I strongly condemn this diabolical act of terrorism. My condolences to the families of the victims. I pray the injured make a speedy recovery."

The Congress party too offered condolences and said that it stands with the people of Sri Lanka in their time of grief.

“We are deeply saddened by the terrible attacks on several churches in #SriLanka on the holy day of Easter. We stand with the people in their time of grief & pray for their recovery,” the party tweeted from its official handle.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and other state chief ministers also tweeted their condemnation over the attacks.

Many global leaders from across the world too have condemned the blasts and have expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka. US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and British PM Theresa May were among some of the leaders who condemned the attacks. 

Turkish President Recip Tayyib Erdogan called it “an assault on all of humanity.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also condemned the attack. The German Chancellor's official spokesperson stated on Twitter: "We're horrified by the news that Christians in Sri Lanka were attacked and killed during Easter services. We mourn them and pray for the injured and their family members."

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has condemned the attack and stated that Pakistan stands with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief. 

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that she was in touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo.

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