Embassy of the United States of America Colombo Press release

The Government of the United States strongly condemns the deadly attacks on civilians that occurred in a shopping mall and a government office on November 28 in Colombo and on a bus carrying schoolchildren on November 27 near Kilinochochi. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. Incidents such as these will lead to further loss of life, destruction, and suffering for the people of Sri Lanka.

Only a political solution, not a military one, offers a way out of the current cycle of escalating violence. We call on all Sri Lankans to work toward the goal of a just, political solution to the conflict.