https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lanka-court-convicts-14-over-deadly-easter-bombingsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lanka-court-convicts-14-over-deadly-easter-bombingshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lanka-court-convicts-14-over-deadly-easter-bombings#u81941Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:31:15 +0000A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men on Tuesday for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The defendants each received sentences of at least 200 years in prison, ensuring they spend the rest of their lives incarcerated. The attacks targeted hotels and churches, resulting in 267 deaths. This verdict concludes a landmark trial regarding one of the most severe terror incidents in the history of the country.Why it mattersThe 2019 bombings were inspired by the Islamic State. These coordinated attacks struck multiple sites across Sri Lanka. The legal proceedings aimed to provide accountabil