Sri Lanka Easter bombings

Responsibility Claims

 * National Thowheed Jamath suspected/named on intelligence papers.
 * Photos emerged which purport to show three assailants, Abu Ubaida, Abul Barra (masked), Abul Mukhtar (masked), behind IS flag. Further, it is claimed that Abu Ubaida is the same person as NTJ operative Zahran Hashin (who is named in intelligence warning papers). However so far there has not been a release in established IS sources claiming responsibility
 * 23 Aug 2019. IS claimed responsibility.
 * It is said that AQ discouraged attacking churches.

Analysis

 * Bono? Analysts Explain Hidden Message Behind Sri Lankan Bloodbath - Ekaterina Blinova, Sputnik, April 24, 2019
 * Sri Lanka Blasts: Terrorism Targets Another Chinese Ally - Tony Cartalucci, New Eastern Outlook, April 25, 2019
 * Sri Lankan terrorism cocktail: infrastructure, mining-rights, and engineering degrees - Padraig McGrath, InfoRos, April 25, 2019