Sri Lanka to issue verdict in landmark Easter attack trial
Summary
Sri Lanka is set to deliver its verdict on Tuesday in the landmark trial over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, in which 24 men are accused of plotting the deadly attacks that killed 279 people. The case has also reignited scrutiny of alleged links between the attackers and elements within the Sri Lankan state.
Key Points
- The High Court of Colombo is expected to conclude the trial of 24 men accused in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
- Prosecutors filed 23,270 charges in the case, including murder, terrorism conspiracy and firearms offences.
- Investigators identified Mohamed Naufar as the alleged ringleader, while all defendants deny involvement.
- The trial has also drawn attention to allegations of possible state links, including claims involving former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay.
