Sri Lanka convicts 15 men for 2019 Easter Sunday attacks that killed 260

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A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men in connection with the Easter Sunday bombings of 2019. The coordinated attacks claimed more than 260 lives, targeting churches and hotels across the country. Among those convicted, one individual was identified as the mastermind behind the suicide bombings. The case involved over 23,000 charges filed against a total of 24 suspects. The verdict marks a major milestone in one of Sri Lanka's most devastating terrorist attacks.

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