Rebellion was motivated by overcrowding; four guards died trying to contain inmates
Mutiny in prison in Sri Lanka leaves at least 23 dead
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At least 23 people died and more than 100 were injured in clashes in a prison in Sri Lanka, according to local authorities. The rebellion began when inmates protested against the overcrowded prison conditions, which houses about 41,250 prisoners, four times their official capacity. Four guards were killed trying to contain the mutiny, a police officer told AFP. The number of victims varies between sources, with some reports pointing to 15 dead and 117 injured.
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Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wonds more than 100.
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Official data shown that prisons across Sri Lanka held 41,250 inserts as of Sunday, about four times their capacity.
according to IOL (Independent Online)"Four guards were killed when they tried to break up the laughing," a police officer told AFP.
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Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wonds more than 100.
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