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Islamic State group claims Sri Lanka attacks: propaganda arm
BEIRUT, April 23, 2019 (BSs/AFP) – The Islamic State group on Tuesday
claimed a series of bombings that killed more than 320 people in Sri Lanka.
“Those that carried out the attack that targeted members of the US-led
coalition and Christians in Sri Lanka the day before yesterday are Islamic
State group fighters,” said a statement released by IS propaganda agency
Amaq.
BSS/AFP/ARS/1705 hrs