ADA received the news about a series of explosions that took place in churches and hotels in the cities of Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa in Sri Lanka on 21st April 2019, has brought immense shock and sadness to us and blow to the peace in South Asia, once again.

On Easter Sunday in several cities of Sri Lanka, there was a series of explosions in churches and hotels where more than 250 people were killed and 450 injured.

We are shocked by this tragedy that touched people when the Feast of hope and life is celebrated and we join in the prayers with the families of all victims of this tragedy,

On behalf of ADA members and the Steering committee, we send our condolences to the people of Sri Lanka , and extend our sincere sympathy sorrow and solidarity to the nation, with the hope that people get through this hour of grief and tragedy and peace prevails in the country.