Wickremesinghe said the government and security forces take "collective responsibility". Another foreign diplomat said he spoke to a senior military intelligence official the day before the attacks to warn him of an imminent threat. They were not properly considered," said Hilmy Ahamed, vice president of the Muslim Council of Sri Lanka, a civil society group. One diplomat said the defence forces had "reverted to war mode". 1 travel destination for 2019, Sri Lanka had built a reputation over the past decade as a stable, relaxed island in a chaotic region.

Source: The Star April 28, 2019 11:48 UTC