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Sri Lanka deploys troops to quell deadly Mahara Prison riot

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A riot broke out at Mahara Prison in Sri Lanka, leading to the deployment of troops to restore order. The unrest, which saw inmates destroy multiple buildings, is under control according to authorities. This incident follows a previous prison riot in the same region that resulted in significant casualties. AI

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Sri Lanka deploys troops to quell deadly Mahara Prison riot

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison

    Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which an inmate was killed and six others wounded, police said. Deputy police inspector-general Sanjeewa Medawatte said the situation was under control after inmates d…

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