Sri Lanka: Army Deployed Amid Prison Riots

The Sri Lankan army has been deployed to quell a new riot in a prison that houses 4,100 inmates, four times its capacity. This overcrowding is a recurring issue in the country’s prisons, following a previous riot in early July that resulted in 31 deaths. The situation highlights concerns about prison conditions and security in Sri Lanka.

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