A series of coordinated attacks in 2019 struck religious and high-profile civilian sites, including churches and luxury hotels, resulting in a devastating loss of life. The assaults, which deliberately targeted places of worship and upscale establishments, raised concerns over both terrorism and the vulnerability of soft infrastructure. Investigations into the motives behind the dual focus on faith-based and commercial venues remain ongoing. The scale of the tragedy underscores the broader implications for security measures in both public and private spaces.


Three churches and three luxury hotels were targeted in the 2019 attacks which killed 270.