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EASTER SUNDAY MASSACRE “Despite our repeated requests and those of civil organizations pursuing the truth, the incumbent government of Sri Lanka has failed to mete out justice to the victims” Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith “May the one who gives us his peace end the roar of arms, both in areas of conflict and in our cities, and inspire the leaders of nations to work for an end to the arms race and the troubling spread of weaponry…” EASTER SUNDAY MASSACRE Pope Francis

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BACKGROUND

The Easter attacks was the biggest post-war massacre in Sri Lanka and took the lives of about 315 persons and injured around 600, caused massive destruction, including at three Christian churches and three major hotels. Many survivors and families of victims continue to feel the pain. About 45 of those killed were foreign nationals. Seven months after the bombings, the government changed through presidential elections followed by parliamentary elections, but truth and justice remain elusive.

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Death toll from Easter Sunday Massacre

Timeline

2019
Easter Attack


Removing Shani Abeysekara from his position as the Director of Criminal Investigation Department

2020
Promotion of Brigadier Suarez Saleh to the rank of Major General
2022
Arrest Shehan Malaka
Release the former IGP & former DS

Places of Easter Attack bombings

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