Sri Lanka Court Sentences 15 Men to Hundreds of Years Each Over 2019 Easter Bombings
A Sri Lankan court convicted and sentenced 15 men in connection with the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 267 people, ensuring they will spend the rest of their lives in prison.
A court in Sri Lanka has convicted 15 men over their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, sentencing each of them to at least 200 years in prison, terms that mean they will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
The attacks, carried out on April 21, 2019, targeted three churches and three hotels across Sri Lanka during Easter services and celebrations. The coordinated suicide bombings killed 267 people and wounded nearly 600 others, making them one of the deadliest attacks in the country's history.
The bombings were inspired by the Islamic State group, according to the court's findings. The attacks devastated the Christian community in Sri Lanka, which was targeted during one of its most significant religious observances.
The convictions and sentencing mark a significant step in the yearslong legal process following the attacks, which prompted sweeping security reviews across the country and drew international condemnation.
Sources
- Sri Lanka Easter bombings: 15 sentenced to hundreds of years in prison each over deadly terror attacks — The Guardian — World
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