Sri Lanka probes prison riot as death toll rises to 27
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Sri Lanka launched an investigation on Tuesday into a prison riot at Negombo prison that left 27 dead and over 100 wounded. The clashes occurred on Monday between rival drug gangs. Authorities tightened security but did not send armed police or commandos inside the prison. The riot is the deadliest in recent years.
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27 deaths and over 100 injuries represent severe humanitarian toll.
The death toll from clashes between rival drug gangs rose to 27.
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Sri Lanka launched an investigation on Tuesday into a prison riot.
South China Morning Post- 27 deaths and over 100 injuries represent severe humanitarian toll.
- Armed police and commandos were not sent into the prison.
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Sri Lanka launched an investigation on Tuesday into a prison riot.
South China Morning PostThe death toll from clashes between rival drug gangs rose to 27.
South China Morning PostThe riot is the deadliest in years.
South China Morning PostArmed police and commandos were not sent into the prison but were deployed to guard the perimeter of Negombo prison.
South China Morning PostAuthorities tightened security following the clashes on Monday.
South China Morning PostThe clashes on Monday also wounded more than 100 people.
South China Morning Post