Previous Sri Lanka government accused of blocking investigation into Easter bombings
The 2019 attacks killed 269 people, but investigators say search for answers obstructed under ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa
September 2023
TV review
Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings review – startling and deeply disturbing viewing
This chilling Dispatches documentary reports on the aftermath of 2019’s apparently random terrorist attack, and alleges unpalatable truths
January 2023
Sri Lanka ex-president Sirisena ordered to compensate 2019 Easter bombing victims
Supreme court finds top government, police and intelligence officials were responsible for ‘failing to prevent’ bombings
November 2021
Trial begins of 25 men over Sri Lanka Easter bombings in 2019
Government criticised for delay as suspects face charges relating to 269 deaths 30 months after attacks
January 2021
US charges three Sri Lankans over role in 2019 Isis Easter attacks
Men accused of recruiting for Isis, killing a police officer and helping to make bombs used in the attacks
April 2020
'It's a very worrying time': Sri Lanka's recovery interrupted by coronavirus
As the anniversary of the bombs that shook the country looms, survivors working to build harmony face multiple challenges
October 2019
Sri Lanka bombings: spy chief lambasted in damning report
Investigation finds series of intelligence and coordination lapses prior to deadly attacks
September 2019
Australian Sri Lanka bomb victims offered compensation
Suicide bombings on 21 April declared a terrorist act so Australians can seek one-off payment of up to $75,000
August 2019
Observer dispatch
Struggling Sri Lankans yearn for a strongman to lure back lost tourists
The Easter Sunday terrorist attacks all but destroyed the island’s tourism industry. In the southern city of Galle, locals now seek their own Trump or Modi
July 2019
Sri Lanka bombings: three months on, tourism workers tell their stories
Sri Lankan government to boost tourism by reducing airline charges
June 2019
UK Foreign Office downgrades warnings over travel to Sri Lanka
Tour operators and hoteliers welcome new advice that urges British travellers to ‘remain vigilant’ in the wake of the Easter Sunday terror attacks
May 2019
Inside the Guardian
Covering the Sri Lanka attacks: 'It's about giving voices to the victims'
Insurance firm refuses to cover cancelled holiday to Sri Lanka
Asos tycoon who lost children in Sri Lanka attacks thanks public
Sri Lanka imposes curfew after mobs target mosques
Sri Lankan churches hold first Sunday masses since attacks
Sri Lanka police name all nine Easter Sunday suicide bombers
April 2019
Isis leader Baghdadi appears in video for first time in five years
From 9/11 to Sri Lanka: the terrorists’ deadly message we have failed to grasp
