New York Times·115 dagen geleden

Riot in Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison leaves at least 23 dead

The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.

BBC·115 dagen geleden

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.

Deutsche Welle·115 dagen geleden

Sri Lanka prison clashes leave dozens dead

More than two dozen people have died and over 100 injured following a violent dispute between different prison populations in Negombo.

Al Jazeera·115 dagen geleden

Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison

Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison

NOS·115 dagen geleden

Zeker 25 doden bij gevangenisopstand in Sri Lanka

Bij een opstand in een gevangenis in Sri Lanka zijn tot nu toe 25 mensen om het leven gekomen. Dat melden lokale functionarissen aan persbureau Reuters. Ook raakten zo'n honderd mensen gewond. Onder de slachtoffers zijn zowel gevangenen als gevangenispersoneel, zeggen lokale media. De opstand begon zondagochtend…

Trouw·121 dagen geleden

Ziekenhuizen Sri Lanka raken overvol door knokkelkoorts

Al Jazeera·127 dagen geleden

What The Elephant Knows | Ep 7 – Sri Lanka

In rural Sri Lanka, families face deadly human-elephant conflict while seeking a fragile path to co-existence.

The Guardian·135 dagen geleden

Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connectionsExperts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate…