In Sri Lanka within the framework of measures for combating coronavirus were released from prisons 2 961 prisoner
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In Sri Lanka within the framework of measures for combating coronavirus were released from prisons 2 961 prisoner, reports “Interfax” with reference to Associated Press. Prisoners released on bail.
the Prisons were overcrowded: currently there are more than 26 thousand people, while the capacity is 10 thousand people, reported in the office of the President of Sri Lanka.
In March, the authorities banned visits to prisons to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Prisoners staged protests against such measures, began skirmishing with the guards, attempts were made to escape. As a result, two inmates were killed and six wounded.
In Sri Lanka, the coronavirus has infected 166, died five people. To combat the coronavirus in the country from 20 March imposed a curfew.
