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Sri Lanka: 15 convicted over Easter bombings

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history, killed more than 260 people.

After a trial lasting nearly five years, 15 men have now been convicted over the attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group.

Key facts

  • Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history, killed more than 260 people.
  • After a trial lasting nearly five years, 15 men have now been convicted over the attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:36:40 UTC.

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  1. Sri Lanka: 15 convicted over Easter bombings

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