A police commando stands guard at the High Court complex ahead of a verdict related to the 2019 Easter bombings in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

A police commando stands guard at the High Court complex ahead of a verdict related to the 2019 Easter bombings in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

The Islamic State group-inspired attacks were among the deadliest in Sri Lanka’s history, killing 42 foreigners.

(Image credit: Eranga Jayawardane)

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