Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26 as families seek answers after deadly clashes

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. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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