Sri Lanka High Court Sentences 15 Men to 220 Year Jail Terms for 2019 Bombings

The 15 convicted defendants were among a group of 24 people accused of participating in the violence. The High Court found the individuals guilty of charges including murder and conspiracy to commit terrorism for their roles in the bombing campaign.

The verdict follows a legal process to determine the culpability of the 24 accused in the coordinated explosions. The 220 year sentences reflect the court's ruling on the gravity of the direct involvement in the mass casualty event.