At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

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The New York Times - World 3 hours ago • nytimes.com

Riot in Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison leaves at least 23 dead

The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.

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BBC News - Asia 5 hours ago • bbc.co.uk

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riotsImage source, Getty ImagesByCharles Haviland and Lauren TurnerPublished26 minutes agoAt least 25 people have been killed - four of them guards - and more than 100 injured in pr…

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