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Sri Lanka government declares curfew


21 April 2019  

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COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan government has declared a curfew with immediate effect, local media reports said on Sunday following eight explosions that killed nearly 140 people, mostly targeting churches and hotels.

Authorities said a curfew will be imposed until things settle down.

Likewise, government officials said major social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, have been blocked inside the country to prevent misinformation and rumors. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 21 April 2019 16:37 PM

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