Amazonas prison massacres
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| Amazonas prison massacres | |
|---|---|
| Location | Amazonas, Brazil |
| Date | 26 - 27 May 2019 |
Attack type | Riot |
| Weapons | Unknown |
| Deaths | 55 |
| Injured | Unknown |
The Amazonas prison massacres occurred on 26–27 May 2019 after a series of riots at five different prisons in Amazonas, Brazil. 55 prisoners have thus far been killed.[1] All the deaths involved inmates and all died from strangulation or stabbings. Authorities claim they have regained control of the prisons.[2][3][4]
