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Five Iranian prisoners in Armenia transferred to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Five Iranian prisoners in Armenia were transferred to Iran based on the agreement on transfer of convicts inked between the two countries, the deputy of human rights and international affairs of the Ministry of Justice said.

OIC calls for probe into Israeli abuse of Gazan inmates

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called for an urgent investigation into Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners, amid harrowing testimonies from released Palestinians.

18 inmates flee a prison in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Eighteen inmates, including some on death row, have escaped from a prison in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir after overpowering a guard with a pistol, Pakistani officials said on Monday.

UK prisons not safe for inmates, personel, report says

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – UK Police data underlines fears for the safety of inmates and staff amid overcrowding and budget cuts as a result of Tory austerity.

At least 51 dead in prison riot fire in Colombia: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) –At least 51 prisoners died after a fire started during a prison riot in southwestern Colombian city of Tulua, head of National Prisons Agency said on Tuesday, one of the worst incidents of recent prison violence in the country.

Ecuador to pardon up to 2,000 inmates after prison riot

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – As many as 2,000 prisoners will be pardoned in Ecuador, the head of the country’s prison authority has announced, as Ecuador seeks to reduce overcrowding in its detention centres after a deadly riot this week.

Report:

24 inmates killed, 48 wounded in Ecuadorian prison clashes

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – At least 24 prisoners were killed and 48 inmates were injured in a battle broke out between inmates equipped with firearms and grenades at a prison in “Guayaquil” city in Ecuador, officials said Tuesday.