Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

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Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

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Sri Lanka's prisons are overcrowded to nearly 400 percent of their capacity, prompting moves to address the issue after a recent riot resulted in 28 deaths. The situation highlights systemic challenges within the country's correctional facilities.

Sri Lanka’s prisons hold nearly 400 per cent over capacity.

World Security Conflict Politics Sri Lanka prison overcrowding riot correctional facilities deaths criminal justice

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