Sri Lanka could be hit by more explosions as US warns terrorists might strike AGAIN

Tourists were warned attacks could happen “with little or no warning” after 290 people were killed and 500 were wounded yesterday. The US State Department warned: “Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.”

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said: “The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter morning. 

“Attacks on innocent people gathering in a place of worship or enjoying a holiday meal are affronts to the universal values and freedoms that we hold dear, and demonstrate yet again the brutal nature of radical terrorists whose sole aim is to threaten peace and security.”

He added: “The United States offers our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and wishes a quick recovery to all who were injured. 

“These vile attacks are a stark reminder of why the United States remains resolved in our fight to defeat terrorism. We stand with the Sri Lankan government and people as they confront violent extremism and have offered our assistance as they work to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

Pope Francis condemned the attacks for the second day in a row today, he said: ”I ask everyone not to hesitate to offer this dear nation all the help necessary.

“I hope that everyone condemns these terrorist acts, inhuman acts, never justifiable,” he said before leading the crowd in prayer for the victims.”

No group has claimed responsibility for the explosions, many of them suicide bombings, which are the deadliest attacks in the island nation since the end of a civil war in 2009.

source: express.co.uk