Sri Lanka Prison Riots Leave 26 Dead, Over 100 Injured

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Riots at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka have resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries.
The violence, sparked by an inmate reporting a drug operation, escalated over two days with clashes, rooftop protests, and attempts to breach gates.

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Riots at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka have resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries. The violence, sparked by an inmate reporting a drug operation, escalated over two days with clashes, rooftop protests, and attempts to breach gates.

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