Sri Lanka Easter bombings: 15 sentenced to hundreds of years in prison each over deadly terror attacks
Islamic State-inspired bombings of churches and hotels in 2019 was one of the country’s worst ever attacks
TL;DR
- 15 men convicted for involvement in 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka.
- Sentences range from 200 to 260 years in prison.
- The bombings killed 267 people and wounded nearly 600, targeting churches and hotels.
- The attacks were inspired by the Islamic State group.
- Defendants' property ordered to be confiscated.
- 9 defendants were freed due to insufficient evidence.
- One defendant died before trial.
- Prosecution called for longer sentences, citing a video of attackers pledging allegiance to IS leader.