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Sri Lanka court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings

Sri Lanka court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings

Also reported by BBC World

Summary

Sri Lanka’s High Court found 14 men guilty for their role in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people. The court will announce the punishments later after a trial that lasted five years.

Key Facts

  • The bombings happened on Easter Sunday in 2019.
  • A total of 279 people were killed in the attacks.
  • 24 men were accused of being involved in the bombings.
  • 14 of these men were convicted by the High Court.
  • The trial lasted five years before the verdict was given.
  • Charges included murder and planning terrorism.
  • Nine accused men were found not guilty.
  • One defendant was partially convicted, found guilty on some charges only.
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