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

- Published: 2026-07-06T14:29:59Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T23:26:07Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world/asia/sri-lanka-prison-riot-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.

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