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Negombo

Coverage of Negombo in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 08:53 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 10:53 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 6 · 10:53 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Sri Lanka prison clashes leave dozens dead

    A violent dispute between different prison populations in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulted in over two dozen deaths and more than 100 injuries.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 10:34 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Deadly clashes break out at prison in Sri Lanka

    Deadly clashes broke out at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in 25 deaths and over 100 injuries among inmates and officials. The cause of the unrest remains unknown, and local hospitals reported admitting more than 100 injured individuals. Sri Lankan prisons are described as highly congested, with over 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 08:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Deadly clashes break out at prison in Sri Lanka

    Deadly clashes broke out at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in 20 deaths and over 100 injuries. The unrest, which began on Sunday and continued into Monday, involved both inmates and prison officials. The cause of the clashes remains unknown.