![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
You are in: World: Americas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]()
|
![]() |
Tuesday, 20 February, 2001, 11:17 GMT
In pictures: Brazil jail riots end
The authorities in Brazil are mopping up after the biggest prison riot in the country's history ended with the release unharmed of thousands of hostages.
The revolt, which was orchestrated from the notorious Carandiru prison, spread to nearly 30 jails across Sao Paolo state and left 16 inmates dead.
![]() Riot police went into Carandiru, but the siege ended peacefully
![]() Prisoners were stripped and counted after surrender
![]() Hostages had earlier been released from prisons across Sao Paolo state
![]() Many were visibly distressed as they walked to safety
![]() Relatives held a vigil at Carandiru, praying for the lives of inmates
![]() For some, fears for their loved ones proved too much
|
![]() |
See also:
![]() Internet links:
![]() The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Americas stories now:
![]() ![]() Links to more Americas stories are at the foot of the page.
![]() |
![]() |
Links to more Americas stories
|
![]() |
![]() |
^^ Back to top News Front Page | World | UK | UK Politics | Business | Sci/Tech | Health | Education | Entertainment | Talking Point | In Depth | AudioVideo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To BBC Sport>> | To BBC Weather>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © MMIII | News Sources | Privacy |