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Sri Lanka’s prison population triples capacity as drug offences overwhelm system

Sri Lanka’s prison population has surged to over 35,000, nearly three times the system’s intended capacity, with officials warning of an urgent need...

Sri Lanka

Prison population surges to 35,000, says Commissioner

Sri Lanka’s prison population has soared past 35,000, nearly triple the system’s intended capacity, according to Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath...