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prison congestion

Coverage of prison congestion in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 10:39 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 08:53 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 7 · 08:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Death toll in Sri Lanka’s prison clash rises to 26, with another 77 in hospital

    A prison clash in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulted in 26 deaths (7 officials, 19 inmates) and 77 injuries (23 officials, 54 inmates). The violence, triggered by rival gangs linked to illegal drug trade, led to heightened security and three government investigations into security lapses and prison congestion.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 10:39 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIA
    NHRC plans new partnership to tackle prison congestion

    Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plans a new partnership to address the long-standing prison congestion crisis, which has been a persistent issue in the country's criminal justice system.