25 reported dead in Paraguay prison riot

A prison riot in Paraguay touched off a fire that burned out of control, killing at least 25 inmates in their cells and injuring about 200 others, authorities and local reports said today.

25 reported dead in Paraguay prison riot

A prison riot in Paraguay touched off a fire that burned out of control, killing at least 25 inmates in their cells and injuring about 200 others, authorities and local reports said today.

The rioting in the eastern border city of Ciudad del Este began when an inmate trying to escape attacked a guard unit, television network Canal 13 reported from the capital of Asuncion.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited