Date: 15 June 2006

Location: Kabithigollewa, Sri Lanka

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

In Kabithigollewa, Sri Lanka, a bus carrying 150 people struck a pair of land mines or bombs, killing 64 and injuring at least 80. Many children were aboard the bus en route to school, and at least 15 were killed. The attack was attributed to the Tamil Tigers; the Sri Lankan government launched air strikes against Tamil sites later that day.

Consequences: 64 killed, 80 injured

References:

• BBC, "Sri Lanka bus blast kills dozens," 15 June 2006, BBC News, on line [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5082026.stm].
• Jayawardena, Eranga, "Bus bombing leads to retaliatory airstrikes in Sri Lanka," 15 June 2006, SignOnSanDiego, on line [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20060615-2048-srilanka-violence.html].

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