Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 in 2019 Easter Bombings
Summary
A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 people for aiding the planning and preparation of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 267 people. Nine others were acquitted, while the Catholic Church said the verdict still leaves questions about the true masterminds.
Key Points
- A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 people for aiding and abetting the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 267 people and injured 574.
- Nine other accused were acquitted and released, while some convicted defendants received jail terms ranging from 200 to 260 years with hard labor.
- The court ordered confiscation of the convicted persons’ property, and those convicted can appeal to the Supreme Court.
- The Catholic Church welcomed the verdict but said questions remain about the true masterminds behind the attacks.
