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Sri Lanka Enhances Prison Security After Riots Death
Sri Lanka has stepped up prison security measures following riots that resulted in one death and injuries to six others at the Mahara Prison, which is severely overcrowded, holding approximately 4,100 inmates—four times its capacity. Earlier in July, ten staff members and 20 prisoners were killed during clashes between inmates. The riots caused damage to prison buildings, including the hospital and training center, during family visits, when prisoners threw stones and set fire to facilities inside the prison. The crisis highlights the immense pressure facing the prison system, which houses over 41,000 inmates across 22 facilities, reflecting a decline in security and administrative conditions within the Sri Lankan prison system.
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