In Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, a lane that used to be alive with the soun...
COLOMBO/NEGOMBO/BATTICALOA, Sri Lanka - In Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, a lane that used to be alive with the sound of children playing is silent.
Men, women and children of all ages were among those killed in the blasts across the country, claimed by Islamic State, that targeted churches and hotels. After the explosion, he grabbed his crutches and hopped down the stairs. As he reached the street he could see people running out of the church. His wife Kritika, and their 17-year-old-son, who were both at the service, were nowhere to be seen.
Weeks after the attack, the school bag of her younger daughter, Wishmi, 14, lies on her bedspread. Moving anything would mean coming to terms with the fact she isn’t coming back.
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