Sri Lanka has sentenced two officials to death for their failure to prevent the Easter bombings that occurred in 2019. The bombings targeted churches and hotels, resulting in significant casualties. The decision was announced on August 1, 2026.
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Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for failure to prevent 2019 Easter bombings
Two officials in Sri Lanka have been sentenced to death for not preventing the 2019 Easter bombings, which led to numerous casualties. The sentence was announced on August 1, 2026.
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