Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo has called on the people to demonstrate Aug. 21 to protest what he described as the government’s failure to shed light on the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. “Raise a black flag on August 21 in front of your homes, institutions and market places as a strong symbol of the silent protest,” the cardinal said in Colombo at an Aug. 13 media briefing. He said he was not satisfied with the legal action currently being undertaken by authorities against those suspected to be responsible for the attacks. More than 260 people died and over 500 were injured in the coordinated suicide bombings on three churches, four hotels, and one housing complex on Easter Sunday in April 2019. Several of the bombings took place during Mass and other religious services. The cardinal said he received President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s response to a letter asking for the “truth” behind the bombings.
Sri Lankan cardinal calls for protests over government’s Easter attack inquiry – Catholic World Report
Sri Lankan cardinal calls for protests over government’s Easter attack inquiry – Catholic World Report
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