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Fifteen jailed for life over involvement in Sri Lanka attacks that killed more than 260

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What happened

Fifteen men have been convicted for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 260 people in Sri Lanka.

Key facts

  • Fifteen men have been convicted for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 260 people in Sri Lanka.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:42:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. REPLAY: Trump defends Iran war, attacks ICC in UN speech

  2. Easter Sunday blasts case: Sri Lanka High Court convicts 14

  3. Fifteen jailed for life over involvement in Sri Lanka attacks that killed more than 260

  4. Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings

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