Sri Lanka: 15 convicted over Easter bombings
Summary
A court in Sri Lanka has convicted 15 men for their roles in the 2019 Easter bombings that killed more than 260 people. These attacks were inspired by the Islamic State group and targeted multiple locations in the country.Key Facts
- The Easter bombings occurred in Sri Lanka in 2019 and caused over 260 deaths.
- The attackers were linked to the Islamic State group.
- Fifteen men have been found guilty after a trial lasting almost five years.
- All the convicted men belong to Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority.
- The attack is considered one of the deadliest in Sri Lanka’s history.
- The trial process focused on bringing those responsible to justice.
- The convictions aim to provide accountability for the deadly bombings.
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