Monday, January 2, 2017

Brazil prison revolt ends with dozens of victims



It ended in a blood stream revolt erupted in a prison in Brazil. Following inspections carried out by the forces of order in the prison of Manaus, about 60 people resulting in death.

Among the victims are 6 prisoners who were beheaded and thrown from windows.

By Sergio Fontes, head of security for the state of Amazonas, the balance could rise as authorities create a more clear idea of ​​the degree of rebellion driven by a brawl between rival drug gangs.

"Unfortunately there are many dead. Several of the victims were thrown from windows, others escaped even though we do not know how. We are developing research in the woods and on the highways," said Sergio Fontes, chief of security.

Globo daily by at least 12 security guards were held hostage for 17 hours. And all that Manaus security forces have been mobilized's emergency operation in the city.

The clash began late Sunday, and was brought under control Monday morning, as the authorities said. The prison system in Brazil has often been the target of criticism because of the overflowing of the deadly clashes.

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