SL condemns Church attack in Pakistan

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Sri Lanka condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist suicide attacks targeting worshippers who were attending Sunday prayers at two Christian churches at Youhanabad, Lahore in Pakistan on 15 March 2015 killing 16 people and injuring more than 70 people.

The foreign ministry in a statement said that, “This dastardly act against a religious congregation engaged in the practice and sustenance of their faith and spiritual upliftment is not only an attack against a group and places of worship but against humanity and the civilized world.”

Sri Lanka as a country which has suffered from the scourge of terrorism for more than 30 years share the grief and pain of the people of Pakistan at this moment of distress. Sri Lanka reiterates its solidarity with Pakistan in its efforts in eliminating terrorism from Pakistan. Sri Lanka extends deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved and prays for speedy recovery of the injured, it added.

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Ryan Tuesday, 17 March 2015 03:10 PM

better late than never via DM Android App

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PeaceLover Tuesday, 17 March 2015 03:23 PM

When muslims are a minority they stand and appeal for religious tolerance, but when they become the majority???

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suda Tuesday, 17 March 2015 03:39 PM

has anybody seen in Sri Lanka people get killed inside church mosque . If that is not their what is the unfairness in this country for other religions.

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Silva Tuesday, 17 March 2015 04:21 PM

Tell me one muslim majority country following islam principals in the world, living peacefully ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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Peace Lover 2 Tuesday, 17 March 2015 04:35 PM

I too condemn this attack, Islam very specifically discloses how a muslim should respect other religions, prophet Mohamed very well associated with non muslims and respect their religions and customs.On the other hand members of Thaliban are morons and so are the most of the violent terror groups, they dont fight for Islam but for their own financial gains. Islam is the religion of peace, unfortunately these opportunists made it the religion of piece due to their ignorance. In my view these terrorists are not muslims. As a Sri Lankan I am so sad and hope the Pakistani government extirpate these viruses soon.

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Mohamed Tuesday, 17 March 2015 05:33 PM

Silva sorry for your knowledge. See Oman Malaysia Brunei Morocco Mauritania. .....all are peaceful muslim countries. Stop racist hate comments.

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Muslim Tuesday, 17 March 2015 05:47 PM

Although a Muslim I am ashamed of the animal instinct in some sections of the community. via DM Android App

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dutugamu Tuesday, 17 March 2015 06:38 PM

catholic and cristian in sri lanka they need your fullest support high priest pse come forward and help people in pakistn at this moment

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firebot995 Tuesday, 17 March 2015 07:30 PM

I want sri lankan Christians to unite and help their Pakistani counterparts as Christianity doesnt endorse violence and loves peace via DM Android App

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