Tag: PrisonRiot

Too many people, too little justice lead to prison crisis in Sri Lanka

FOCUS CIR Web Editor -
Speed Read Sri Lanka's prisons hold nearly three times their intended capacity, with some facilities operating at up to 400%...

Overcrowding, drugs and system failures fueled Sri Lanka’s deadliest prison riot

Big Story CIR Web Editor -
Speed Read: The Negombo Prison riot became one of Sri Lanka's deadliest prison disturbances in decades with 28 fatalities. Authorities are...