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

The New York Times | July 6, 2026, 10:29 a.m. | Original
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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