At least 27 people, including an inmate who died overnight, were killed in clashes between rival gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. Over 100 were injured, with 97 still hospitalized. A criminal investigation and a government commission have been launched.
斯里蘭卡西部尼甘布監獄近日發生幫派囚犯衝突引發的暴動，已造成26人死亡、逾100人受傷，是該國近年來最嚴重的監獄騷亂。政府已成立調查小組。
斯里蘭卡首都可倫坡北部的尼甘布監獄發生大規模暴動，起因於囚犯告發販毒活動引發衝突。暴動造成26人死亡（包括7名獄警），逾百人受傷。囚犯曾搶奪員警槍枝並試圖越獄，軍方已介入支援。
A violent prison riot in Sri Lanka has resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries. The clashes, involving two drug gangs at Negombo Prison, are the deadliest in the country's recent history. An investigation has been launched.
Ít nhất 25 người, bao gồm quản giáo và tù nhân, đã thiệt mạng và hơn 100 người bị thương trong vụ bạo loạn đẫm máu tại nhà tù Negombo, Sri Lanka, bắt nguồn từ cuộc đụng độ giữa hai băng đảng ma túy.
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.
Co najmniej 25 osób zginęło, a 100 zostało rannych w starciu dwóch gangów handlarzy narkotyków w więzieniu w Negombo na Sri Lance. Sytuacja wymknęła się spod kontroli, co przypomina wcześniejsze brutalne rozruchy w lankijskich zakładach karnych.
A violent clash erupted in a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 25 deaths and over 100 injuries. The conflict began Sunday between convicted inmates and those awaiting trial. Military forces are on standby outside the facility.
At least 23 people, including four guards, were killed and over 100 injured in clashes between drug gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. The overnight violence, the worst prison riot in over five years, saw inmates suffer gunshot wounds and cuts.
Clashes between two drug gangs at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison have resulted in at least 26 deaths, including four guards, and over 100 injuries. The violence, which began Sunday evening, highlights severe overcrowding in the nation's prisons, which are at four times capacity.
At least 25 people, including four guards, were killed and over 100 injured in clashes between two drug gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. The overnight violence, which saw gunshots and resulted in numerous wounded, highlights the severe overcrowding in Sri Lankan prisons.
At least 19 people, including four guards, were killed and over 100 wounded in clashes between two drug gangs at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison. The violence, which began Sunday evening, is the worst prison riot in over five years. Overcrowding is a significant issue, with prisons holding four times their capacity.
Violence erupted at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 20 deaths and over 100 injuries. Clashes between inmates and guards continued for two days, with a hospital receiving 23 bodies and treating numerous wounded.
The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has risen to 19, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking activities. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.
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.
