Seven suicide bombers behind Sri Lanka attacks that killed 290

Sri Lanka is reeling after a series of explosions ripped through churches and hotels across the nation, killing more 290 people and wounding at least 500.

Scores dead as multiple explosions rock Sri Lanka hotels and churches on Easter

Source: AAP

Among the 290 killed in Sri Lanka's horrific Easter Sunday attacks were two Australians. Another two were also injured.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced from Melbourne on Monday that the two Australians killed were members of the same family and had been living in Sri Lanka at the time of Sunday's attacks, which saw eight bomb blasts rip through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services.

"We deeply regret these deaths and we extend our deepest and most sincere sympathies to the family," he said.

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Published 22 April 2019 9:02pm
Updated 22 April 2019 9:38pm

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