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Madagascar: 20 prisoners killed in a mutiny

#Other countries : Twenty inmates of a prison in Farafangana, in south-eastern Madagascar, were killed on Sunday during a mutiny, the justice ministry said in a statement.

Several dozen prisoners revolted and attacked the guards, seizing a rifle, the ministry said.

Twenty inmates were killed in the clashes and eight seriously injured.

Sixty-eight prisoners escaped, but 37 were recaptured during the day. The stolen rifle was recovered, according to the Ministry of Justice, which announced a strengthening of security in all penitentiary establishments on the Big Island.

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