WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026|No. 16065

Sri Lanka · Justice

Sri Lanka High Court Convicts 15 in 2019 Easter Bombings

A Sri Lankan High Court has found 15 individuals guilty in connection with the devastating 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that claimed the lives of 270 people.

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A Sri Lankan court has delivered a verdict in the 2019 Easter bombings case.

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Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men who had been charged with plotting the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks that killed 270 people and injured more than 500.

Those found guilty include Naufer Moulavi, who prosecutors said masterminded the suicide bombings. Nine other men were acquitted.

The co-ordinated blasts at three churches and three luxury hotels were the deadliest attack in Sri Lanka since the end of its civil war in 2009. Forty-five foreigners were among the dead.

All the bombers who carried out the attacks died in the blasts. Investigators have previously blamed the attack on Islamist extremists, and the 25 men indicted were from Sri Lanka's Muslim minority. One died in custody.

The accused had been charged with more than 23,000 offences, including murder, conspiracy to commit terrorism and possessing firearms.

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Justice has taken a significant step forward in Sri Lanka with the High Court's conviction of 15 men for their roles in the horrific 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. This verdict, which includes the alleged mastermind Naufer Moulavi, offers a measure of closure to the families of the 270 victims and the over 500 injured. The coordinated attacks on churches and hotels were a dark chapter in the nation's history, and these convictions underscore the commitment to holding perpetrators accountable. The legal process, though lengthy, has brought a crucial step towards reconciliation and rebuilding trust within the community.

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Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men charged in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which resulted in 270 deaths and over 500 injuries. Among those found guilty is Naufer Moulavi, identified by prosecutors as the mastermind behind the attacks. Nine other defendants were acquitted. The bombings targeted three churches and three luxury hotels, making them the deadliest incident in Sri Lanka since the end of its civil war in 2009. The 25 men initially indicted faced over 23,000 charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit terrorism.

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Despite the conviction of 15 men, including an alleged mastermind, the Sri Lankan High Court's verdict in the 2019 Easter bombings case leaves many questions unanswered. The acquittal of nine individuals and the fact that the bombers themselves perished means that the full extent of the conspiracy and the motivations behind the attacks may never be completely understood. The lengthy legal process and the scale of the charges, exceeding 23,000 offenses, highlight the immense challenge in achieving comprehensive justice for the 270 lives lost and the hundreds injured. The case also brings to the forefront the persistent threat of extremism within the nation.

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Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men charged in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which resulted in 270 deaths and over 500 injuries. Among those found guilty is Naufer Moulavi, identified by prosecutors as the mastermind behind the attacks. Nine other defendants were acquitted. The bombings targeted three churches and three luxury hotels, making them the deadliest incident in Sri Lanka since the end of its civil war in 2009. The 25 men initially indicted faced over 23,000 charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit terrorism.

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