The Easter Sunday suicide bombings in Sri Lanka were intended as retaliation for last month's attack against Muslims in Christchurch, according to initial investigations by the Sri Lankan government. READ MORE:* Sri Lanka attacks: Muslims had warned officials about group behind bombings* Sri Lanka attacks: Bombs kill at least 290, injure hundreds at hotels and churches on Easter Sunday* Sri Lanka attacks: Social media ban leaves families desperate for answersWijewardene did not provide evidence or explain the source of the information. AP Investigators at the scene of a suicide bombing at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. "We understand the Sri Lankan investigation into the attack is in its early stages. Islamic State has now claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka bombings, via its Amaq news agency, but without giving evidence.

Source: Stuff April 23, 2019 08:32 UTC