At least 207 people have been killed and 450 hurt in separate explosions in Sri Lanka. government said suicide bombers were responsible for bombings. The blasts took place in churches and hotels across country on Sunday. Three churches were attacked as people were attending religious services for Easter, one of most important occasions in Christian calendar. Three luxury hotels were also targeted. Sri Lanka's government has imposed curfew on country. It asked people to be alert and report anything suspicious. The government has also blocked social media websites to prevent spread of misinformation. government said police have arrested seven suspects.
World leaders have condemned attacks. Pope Francis said: "I pray for injured and all those who are suffering as result of this dramatic event." leader of Catholic Church in Sri Lanka told BBC: "It's a very difficult and very sad situation for all of us because we never expected such thing to happen, especially on Easter Sunday." US President Donald Trump tweeted: "The United States offers heartfelt condolences to great people of Sri Lanka. We stand ready to help." The president of Turkey called blasts "an assault on all of humanity". Sri Lanka's president said he is worried that violence could create more instability in his country and in its economy.
