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Podcast: Mission Network News - Asia
Episode: This Sunday a grim anniversary for Sri Lankan believers
Description: Sri Lanka (MNN) — Five years ago this Sunday, suicide bombers linked to Islamic terrorists carried out a deadly series of attacks in Sri Lanka. Bombings at three churches and three hotels killed 269 people and wounded more than 500 others.Â
It also happened to be Easter, making it an especially pointed attack. Christians are a minority in Sri Lanka, making up 1.7 million, or 7.7%, of the population (source:Â Joshua Project).
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In the years since then, the government has largely met calls for thorough investigation with inaction and silence. A trial of suspec...