A bomb and shooting attack to the civilian bus.

It was clear the rebels were behind the assault
Military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara


COLOMBO, — A bomb and shooting attack to the civilian bus Wednesday, increase 26 civilians dead in southeastern Sri Lanka. Military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said it was clear the rebels were behind the assault, the latest in a string of attacks in government-held territory in recent months. "There are no other groups operating in the area," he said.reported AP

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