Sri Lanka Blames Local Jihadist Group for Easter Sunday Blasts

The video discusses the historical religious tensions in Sri Lanka, focusing on the Easter Sunday attacks. Initially speculated to be the work of Buddhist extremists, the attacks were later attributed to a little-known Islamic group. This event marks a new type of threat, targeting foreigners and impacting tourism and the economy. The Sri Lankan government's response was criticized due to intelligence failures, partly attributed to a constitutional crisis affecting communication between the President and Prime Minister.

Discuss the significance of the targets chosen during the attacks in relation to previous conflicts in Sri Lanka.

What implications do the attacks have for tourism and the economy in Sri Lanka?