National Day of Mourning is observed by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow in remembrance of victims of the Easter Sunday massacre
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared April 23, 2019 as the "National Day of Mourning" to remember and respect the victims of the bombings that took place in Sri Lanka on April 23. According to the latest data, the explosions took lives of more than 290 people, and more than 500 were injured.
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National Day of Mourning declared in Sri Lanka on April 23
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared April 23 a National Day of Mourning in connection with a series of bombings that happened in the country on Sunday, April 21. According to the latest data, the explostions took lives of more than 290 people, and more than 500 were injured. Among the victims are citizens of the United States, Britain, China, Japan, Australia and India.
Moreover, the police curfew has been imposed from 8.00 pm (April 22) to 4.00 am (April 23).
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Young Russian students form “WE ARE WITH YOU” with candles at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow in solidarity
On April 21, 2019 a group of young Russians gathered in front of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow to pay tribute to those killed in several explosions that happened in Sri Lanka, claiming lives of over 200 people.
The visitors laid out a phrase "WE ARE WITH YOU" to show their support and empathy to the Sri Lankan community.
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