At least 262 people were killed and more than 450 injured, including an Australian, in a bomb attack on several churches and hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, on Easter day April 21. (Scott Morrison), the prime minister, and (Bill Shorten), the leader of opposition party, both denounced the explosion, who said the incident was "shocking."
Australia's government is currently conducting an "emergency" investigation to contact Australians in the area, according to Aussa and the Sydney Morning Herald. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade confirmed that an Australian was injured in the incident.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is currently working to confirm local Australian tourist information.
"following several bomb attacks in Sri Lanka, Australia's embassy in Colombo is conducting an urgent investigation with relevant local authorities," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, speaker, said in a statement to the Australian Associated Press on April 21. Confirmed the safety of all affected Australians. 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade confirmed that an Australian was injured in the incident. However, the condition of the injured Australians is not clear, and speaker also declined to disclose further information on privacy grounds.
"at this stage, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has not received any reports of deaths in Australia," the department's speaker also said in a statement.
On April 21, Morrison told journalist at the Prime Minister's residence, Kiribilee Tower, (Kirribilli House): "the appalling nature of this horrific attack is aimed at innocent lives-they're just living their own lives," he said to journalist at the prime minister's residence, Kiribilee Tower, on April 21. Worship on the holiest day of the Christian calendar. It's absolutely shocking. " "many Australians travel to Sri Lanka on a regular basis," he said. Our team in Colombo will follow up on the safety of these Australians. "
Mr Mosuisse said members of the Australian envoy's local team had confirmed safety, but news from Colombo was "chaotic".
Sheldon also called the news "shocking." on April 21, he posted on social media Twitter (Twitter): "We also think of the Sri Lankan community in Australia, who are also shrouded in great shock and grief today."
Leaders of both parties received briefings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Former Prime Minister Tan Bao also expressed sympathy for the victims on Twitter. "the attack on Sri Lankan Christians was stupid and cowardly, undermining the peace atmosphere at Easter," he wrote on April 21. We extend our love and sympathy to the families of the victims and pray for the injured to recover as soon as possible. "
Australian Catholic leaders promised to unite around Sri Lankan Catholics in Australia and abroad.
Archbishop Coleridge (Mark Coleridge), head of the Australian Catholic order (Australian Catholic Bishops Conference), said in a statement: "the planning and execution of this attack are like demons. We also understand that this kind of violence will not have the right to decide. This is the moral of Easter. "
If you are worried about your relatives and friends, you can contact them directly, or if you can't, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MOFTEC) speaker.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Consul Emergency Center calls are 1300 555,135 (from Australia) or 61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas). (Zhai Longwei)
