https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lankan-court-to-deliver-verdict-on-deadly-easter-bombingsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lankan-court-to-deliver-verdict-on-deadly-easter-bombingshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sri-lankan-court-to-deliver-verdict-on-deadly-easter-bombings#u83393Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:31:21 +0000A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 individuals for their involvement in the April 21, 2019, Easter bombings. The court sentenced each convict to 220 years in prison, though some reports describe these as life sentences. The attacks killed more than 260 people and were inspired by the Islamic State group. All 15 convicted individuals intend to appeal the verdict.Why it mattersThe Easter Sunday blasts stand as some of the deadliest attacks in the history of Sri Lanka. These coordinated bombings targeted multiple sites across the country. Legal proceedings have sought to hold those responsible for t