Protesting death-row inmates refuse to negotiate

The death-row inmates who are protesting on the roof of the chapel ward of Welikada Prison are refusing to negotiate, the Prisons Department said.

At least ten prisoners who were sentenced to death launched a protest yesterday demanding that their long prison terms be reduced.

Prison Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said that the Prisons Commissioner (Operation) had discussed with the protesting inmates.

However, they continue to protest refusing to negotiate, he said. (DSB)