US Embassy in Sri Lanka warns against visiting places of worship

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka on Thursday warned against visiting places of worship, saying that additional attacks could occur beginning this weekend. 

“Sri Lankan authorities are reporting that additional attacks may occur targeting places of worship,” the embassy tweeted on Thursday.{mosads} 

“Avoid these areas over the weekend, starting tomorrow, April 26th through Sunday, April 28th. Continue to remain vigilant and avoid large crowds,” it added. 

Sri Lankan authorities are reporting that additional attacks may occur targeting places of worship. Avoid these areas over the weekend, starting tomorrow, April 26th through Sunday, April 28th. Continue to remain vigilant and avoid large crowds. #srilanka pic.twitter.com/4kjd57Dcty

— U.S. Embassy Colombo (@USEmbSL) April 25, 2019

The warning follows attacks last Sunday on Easter worshippers and hotel guests that killed more than 300 people in in the island nation. At least four Americans were killed in the attacks. 

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday decried the attacks as “a horrific wave of Islamic radical terror” and said the U.S. will provide assistance to Sri Lanka.