The US State Department has issued a revised travel notice about Sri Lanka, warning that “terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks,' and reminding travelers to exercise caution
70.2% of Sri Lankans identify as Buddhist, 12% Hindu, 9.7% Muslim, and 7.4% Christian. It is estimated that 82% of Sri Lankan Christians are Roman Catholic.From CNN's Stella Ko in Hong Kong
“When we reached the 4th floor we saw blood on the stairs,” he said. “When we evacuated that’s when we saw a lot of ambulances and hotel staffs helping the injured guests outside.” Speaking to CNN outside St Anthony’s Shrine, Sister Ramoshini Fernando, a Catholic nun, said that several of her friends and parishioners died in the attack.
“I am not afraid to die,” she said, adding she has dedicated her life to religious service. “But to kill innocents with families is appalling.”Sister Ramoshini Fernando outside of St. Anthony's Shrine in Colombo, Sri LankaFrom CNN staff in Colombo Responding to reports of reprisal attacks against Sri Lanka’s Muslim community he said such activity was not widespread and was confident that the “rule of law will prevail.”BREAKING: 24 people have been arrestedTwenty-four people have been arrested in connection with the attacks, Superintendent of Police Ruwan Gunasekara told CNN.
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