Sri Lanka to issue verdict in landmark Easter attack trial

Sri Lanka is scheduled to issue a verdict on Tuesday in the landmark trial of 24 men accused of plotting the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The coordinated attacks, carried out by suicide bombers on April 21, 2019, targeted three luxury hotels and three churches.

The bombings stand as the deadliest attack against civilians in the island nation's history, resulting in the deaths of 279 people, including 45 foreign nationals. The upcoming conclusion of the trial marks a significant judicial milestone in addressing the historic security failure and violence.