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Deadly riot breaks out in Sri Lanka prison | DW News
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0:56Now PlayingA mass riot broke out at a high-security prison 30 kilometers north of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Authorities say fighting between inmates left dozens dead and over 100 injured, including several prison guards. Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara expressed "profound shock and grief," and said authorities were working to separate the rival gangs in the prison.
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