Sri Lanka Sentences 15 Over 2019 Easter Bombings to Life Terms
💡 Why it matters
This landmark verdict closes a painful chapter for Sri Lanka, delivering accountability for one of its deadliest terror attacks and sending a strong message against impunity.
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men for the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 267 people and wounded nearly 600, sentencing each to at least 200 years in prison. The attacks, inspired by Islamic State, targeted three churches and three hotels.
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