https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lanka-convicts-15-in-easter-2019-bomb-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lanka-convicts-15-in-easter-2019-bomb-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lanka-convicts-15-in-easter-2019-bomb-attacks#u83266Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:20:47 +0000A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The defendants received life sentences, with some reports specifying terms of 220 years or hundreds of years in prison. The coordinated attacks killed between 260 and 279 people, including two Australians. While most sources report 15 convictions, Al Jazeera and The Hindu report that 14 individuals were convicted.Why it mattersThe 2019 bombings targeted churches and hotels across the country during Easter celebrations. These attacks represented a major security failure and a significant act of terrorism