24 Apr 2019

Funerals held for children killed in Sri Lanka bombings

As the police investigations continue, so have the funerals. At least 45 children were killed in the attacks, and their grief-stricken families are struggling to come to terms with their loss.

As the police investigations continue, so have the funerals. At least 45 children were killed in the attacks, and their grief-stricken families are struggling to come to terms with their loss.

We’ve been to the funeral of a 12-year-old girl and her mother near St Sebastian’s in Negombo. This report includes distressing scenes.