Historical Events tagged with "humane conditions"
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Crime & Law
Violence Erupts at Palmasola Prison in Bolivia
August 23rd, 2013 11 years ago
A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, resulted in the deaths of 31 inmates. The violence erupted over overcrowding and inhumane living conditions within the facility. As tensions escalated, armed clashes broke out among rival gangs, leading to a chaotic scene that prompted intervention from security forces. The situation highlighted significant issues within Bolivia's penal system and garnered international attention regarding prisoner rights and the treatment of inmates in overcrowded facilities.
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