Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wounds more than 100
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A riot in a Sri Lankan prison killed at least 23 people, including four guards, and wounded over 100. The clashes occurred overnight between inmates from two drug gangs. Wounded were taken to Negombo hospital, where director Pushpa Gamlath confirmed the death toll. The incident is the worst prison riot in the country in over five years.
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23 dead, including guards, and over 100 wounded
The wounded were taken to the Negombo hospital, north of Colombo.
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The clashes occurred overnight between inmates from two drug gangs.
South China Morning Post- 23 dead, including guards, and over 100 wounded
- Medical response at Negombo hospital
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Loaded language removedClashes in a Sri Lankan jail have killed at least 23 people, including four guards, and wounded more than 100 in the worst prison riot in more than five years, officials said on Monday. The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said.
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The clashes occurred overnight between inmates from two drug gangs.
South China Morning PostAt least 23 people were killed in a Sri Lankan prison riot, including four guards.
South China Morning PostThe wounded were taken to the Negombo hospital, north of Colombo.
South China Morning PostMore than 100 people were wounded in the prison riot.
South China Morning PostThis is the worst prison riot in Sri Lanka in more than five years.
OpinionHospital director Pushpa Gamlath confirmed that 23 bodies were brought to her facility.
OpinionMore than 100 wounded inmates and guards were also brought to the hospital.
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