Sri Lankans React to 2019 Easter Bombings Ruling With 'Partial Satisfaction'

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced 15 men to long prison terms in connection with the 2019 Easter bombings, a ruling that Al Jazeera describes victims' families as greeting with 'partial satisfaction.'

Among those reacting is a father who lost his teenage daughter in the attacks, who told Al Jazeera he continues to seek answers about whether the bombings were connected to a broader political conspiracy.

The 2019 bombings targeted churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing more than 250 people in one of the deadliest attacks in the country's recent history.

Al Jazeera's report indicates that while the sentencing offers a measure of legal accountability, some families feel it does not fully address broader questions about how the attacks were planned and whether any political actors were involved.

The report does not detail the specific charges underlying the 15 convictions or identify the individuals sentenced.