This content originally appeared on Al Jazeera.
At least 19 people have been killed and more than 100 others were wounded in clashes at a prison in Sri Lanka, according to a medical official.
The Negombo hospital, north of the capital, Colombo, has received the bodies of four prison guards and 15 inmates, hospital director Pushpa Gamlath told the AFP news agency on Monday.
She said more than 100 wounded inmates were also admitted.
More to come…
Related News
24 June 2026
Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win
26 June 2026
What is the framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon?
24 June 2026
Trump slams NATO over lax participation in Iran war in talk with Mark Rutte
30 June 2026