Sri Lanka Prison Unrest Death Toll Rises to 25

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The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has climbed to 25, including four guards.
Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking operations.
Security forces have been deployed to restore order.

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The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has climbed to 25, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking operations. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.

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