On 29 April , ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared in a video for the first time in five years , discussing topics concerning the group , including its increasing resurgence in Libya along with the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings , stating that the attacks were revenge for the events in Baghuz Fawqani . On the events in Baghuz Fawqani itself Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi stated : " The battle of Baghouz is finished , but it demonstrated the barbarity and savagery of the crusader community towards the Muslim community ... " while adding " There will be more to come after this battle . "
2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings
2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings
Battle of Baghuz Fawqani