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Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26 as families seek answers after deadly clashes
Published 6 July 2026 · general
At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a riot at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. Authorities say the violence
At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a riot at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. Authorities say the violence began as a fight between rival prisoner groups before escalating, while some inmates accused security forces of opening fire indiscriminately.
Families gathered outside the prison demanding information about their relatives as investigations continue. Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports from Negombo, Sri Lanka. Find us on
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Published: July 7, 2026 • 3:58 AM IST · Updated: July 7, 2026 • 4:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a riot at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka.
Authorities say the violence began as a fight between rival prisoner groups before escalating, while some inmates accused security forces of opening fire indiscriminately.
Families gathered outside the prison demanding information about their relatives as investigations continue.
Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports from Negombo, Sri Lanka.
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