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SE Asia 5 years ago

Virus fears spark Thailand prison riot

Dozens of prisoners broke furniture and torched buildings during a riot in a Thai jail on Sunday sparked by fears of a coronavirus outbreak in the facility.

World 5 years ago

Riot in Colombia prison leaves 23 dead: government

Rioting that swept through a crowded prison overnight in the Colombian capital Bogota left 23 inmates dead and 90 wounded.

World 5 years ago

'Hundreds' of inmates escape Brazil jails ahead of coronavirus lockdown

Hundreds of prisoners broke out of four Brazilian jails on Monday, the day before their day-release privileges were due to be suspended over the coronavirus outbreak, Sao Paulo state prison authorities and local media reported.

National 6 years ago

Minister to suspend warden after Langkat prison riot

Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly blamed the prison officials for failing to follow his directives on reform prison.

National 6 years ago

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Call for prison system overhaul amid frequent riots

Hundreds of inmates have fled after a riot broke out in a Class-III prison for drug convicts in North Sumatra on Thursday.

National 6 years ago

14 inmates remain at large after Riau penitentiary riot

The police are having difficulty identifying the escaped inmates as the inmates destroyed the database during the riot.

National 6 years ago

Hundreds of inmates escape after riot breaks out in Siak prison

A prison guard reportedly hit an inmate, angering others.

Destinations 6 years ago

Alcatraz: Goosebumps and charm

Alcatraz Island and its infamous prison compound offer an equal amount of history and beauty.

National 7 years ago

Inmate allegedly bribed police to escape Mataram detention center

The officer, Comr. Tuti Maryati, who is the head of the inmate security unit at the West Nusa Tenggara Police, allegedly took bribes from the French national and allowed him to have a cell phone, television and other facilities at the detention center.