Sri Lankan authorities said Saturday they have called in the military to quash a riot in the country’s largest prison that has left at least 27 people dead and 43 wounded.
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The riot erupted Friday at Welikada prison in Colombo, the capital, when inmates confronted security personnel carrying out searches for drugs and contraband.
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Prisoners were seen on the rooftop Friday, shooting at troops and police on the ground.
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An army spokesman said six bodies were found … [Read More]
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