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UK warns terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka cannot be ruled out
18 Feb, 2025
The United Kingdom (UK) has warned that terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka cannot be ruled out.
In an updated travel advice, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals and tourists such as hotels, bars, restaurants and night clubs, beaches, tourist sites, places of worship, and large public gatherings, including major events, public holidays, religious occasions
British nationals have been urged to avoid crowded public places and to stay aware of their surroundings at all times, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.
“The conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories has led to heightened tensions around the world. Terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida and Daesh, have called on their supporters to carry out terrorist attacks in response to the conflict. The conflict could also motivate individuals to carry out attacks,” the travel advice said.
The travel advice says terrorist attacks could target Jewish or Muslim communities, or the interests of Israel and its allies. Attacks could also be indiscriminate and occur without warning.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office noted that on Easter Sunday in April 2019, more than 250 people, including 8 British nationals, were killed in terrorist attacks against 3 churches and 3 hotels in Sri Lanka: in Colombo, Negombo and in Batticaloa. (Colombo Gazette)
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