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'Genocide Against Christians': World Politicians React to Sri Lanka Bombings

Political leaders from all around the globe are sending their condolences to Sri Lanka over deadly blasts that claimed the lives of 215 people and injured 450 more.
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The US is Ready to Help

US President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to express condolences to those affected by the attacks in Sri Lanka.

Russia Calls for Severe Punishment of the Attackers

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the terrorists who plotted and perpetrated the atrocious attacks should be severely punished.

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'Truly Appalling'

​British PM Theresa May has also condemned the attacks, calling them "truly appalling".

France Stands By the People of Sri Lanka

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attacks, adding that France stands by the people of Sri Lanka.

Germany Condemns Intolerance

​German Chancellor Angela Merkel also commented on the tragedy, saying that she condemns "religious hate and intolerance".

'Horror and Sadness'

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said that he was horrified to hear about the bombings in Sri Lanka:

'Real Genocide Against Christians'

President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani described the attacks as 'a real genocide perpetrated against Christians':

'Horrific Attacks'

​Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, said that his thoughts are with the victims and their families.

India Rejects 'Barbarism' in the Region

Reacting to the tragedy in Sri Lanka, ​Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is no place for such barbarism in the region.

Pakistan Shows Solidarity

​The head of Pakistan joined in the international condemnation of the attacks:

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