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Sri Lanka's Easter attacks
Apr 22, 2019
Amarnath Amarasingam, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, provides a deep dive into the devastating Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. He explores how the attack, resulting in nearly 300 deaths, was both familiar and unprecedented, reflecting a complex history of communal violence. Discussions include the impact of temporary social media bans, the historical context of violence against various communities, and the urgent need for inclusive dialogue to promote coexistence in the face of rising extremism.
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