Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombings
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A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 individuals for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which targeted three churches and three luxury hotels, killing more than 260 people. The attacks, inspired by the Islamic State group, were among the deadliest in the country's history, according to BBC World and Sky News World. The court's verdict, reported by Al Jazeera English, marks the first time since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war in 2009 that such a large-scale attack has occurred. NPR News noted that the bombings killed 42 foreigners, while other sources reported the death toll as exceeding 270. All 15 convicted individuals have been sentenced to life in prison. The case highlights the ongoing security challenges in Sri Lanka and the consequences of extremist activities in the region. No additional details about the trial or the specific roles of the convicted individuals were provided in the reports.
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