The South Asia Center at the University of Washington expresses its deepest sympathies for those who lost their lives and all the families affected by the bombings on Easter morning in Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa. We are deeply saddened and troubled by the events in Sri Lanka. It remains important during these moments of shock to remain engaged and curious while sitting with our sorrow. Please find some valuable resources below, which we will continue to update as new information comes to light and further reflections and analyses are offered.
Washington Post Op-Ed by AISLS President Sharika Thiranagama
KQED podcast with Sharika Thiranagama
CNN Op-Ed by Kitana Ananda and Mythri Jegathesan
Interview with Amarnath Amarasingam in the New Yorker
April 23 Declared a National Day of Mourning in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings: Peaceful Coexistence Under Attack
Jonathan Spencer on BBC (listen from 53:05 to 59:45)
The Guardian’s coverage of the Sri Lanka attacks