Sri Lankan Court Sentences 15 Easter Sunday Convicts to 220 Years Each as Defendants Prepare Appeal

Sri Lankan court has sentenced each of 15 convicts in the Easter Sunday blasts case to 220 years in prison. The defendants are expected to appeal, challenging the verdict and the severity of the punishment. The attacks, which targeted churches and hotels, killed and injured hundreds and prompted years of investigations and legal proceedings. The ruling marks a development in the case, but appeals could prolong the search for accountability and keep questions about responsibility and security failures alive.