news Scmp World 2026-07-31

Sri Lanka Ex-Police Chief Sentenced to Death Over 2019 Easter Bombings

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara to death for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The attacks killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners.

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