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world1 month ago•0 min saved

Mass Prison Riot at Negombo in Sri Lanka Leaves 26 Dead, Over 100 Injured

Two days of violence at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka left 26 dead (including seven guards) and more than 100 injured as rival inmate groups clashed, guards' firearms were seized, and inmates—along with women from an adjoining unit—rooftopped the facility demanding release. On Monday, inmates reportedly tried to breach the gates, prompting security forces to respond with gunfire; a roof collapse also injured women. Officials said the clash was triggered by a dispute over an inmate who informed on a drug-trafficking operation inside the prison. At least 23 officers and 54 inmates remained in hospital, with some bullet wounds and other serious injuries reported.

via BBC|

#guards #inmates #negombo-prison

crime-international2 years ago•6 min saved

Ecuadorian Journalist's Terrifying Encounter: Gang Threats and Gun Violence

An Ecuadorian journalist, Jose Luis Calderon, was held at gunpoint by hooded gunmen who burst into a TV studio, threatening to kill him if police arrived and stuffing his jacket with an improvised explosive. The gunmen also touched his colleagues inappropriately and took them hostage on live TV. After police arrived and dispersed the armed group, 13 were arrested and are set to be charged with terror offences. The country was driven to a civil war after the escape of drug lord Adolfo Macias, with citizens resorting to taking up arms to defend themselves. All 136 hostages seized during prison riots were eventually freed, with at least two hostages killed by the inmates.

via Daily Mail|

#crime-international #ecuador #gang-violence

weather-politics-international-crisis2 years ago•1 min saved

"2024 Campaign Update: Severe Weather, Crisis in Ecuador, and Iowa Caucuses Controversy"

Severe storms including tornadoes, blizzards, and floods hit vast sections of the U.S., while a court hearing on Trump's immunity claim reveals new details. Ecuador faces a crisis with prison riots and the disappearance of a gang leader. The White House orders a review after surprising new details about Austin's health, and food assistance for mothers and children is at risk due to a funding shortfall. Additionally, 16-year-olds in Newark are set to get the vote.

via The New York Times|

#ecuador #food-assistance #prison-riots

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Ecuador on High Alert as Drug Lord Escapes and Prisoners Take Guards Hostage

Riots have erupted in at least six Ecuadorian prisons after the escape of notorious gang leader Fito, with inmates taking prison guards hostage and threatening to kill them if soldiers intervene. Fito, leader of the powerful Los Choneros gang, escaped from a maximum-security prison, prompting President Daniel Noboa to declare a state of emergency and deploy soldiers to regain control. The gang's influence extends beyond prisons, with ties to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and involvement in drug trafficking and contract killings. The escape has led to widespread violence and kidnappings, prompting the government to impose a nationwide state of emergency and nightly curfew.

via BBC.com|

#crime-and-justice #drug-lord-escape #ecuador