At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria
A fire broke out at a prison in northern Syria during inmate riots linked to protests over a Kurdish fighter's death.
At least seven people were killed in a fire at a prison in northern Syria, according to state media reports. The fire occurred amid inmate rioting that followed protests in the city of Kobane over the killing of a former Kurdish fighter.
Details about the cause of the fire, the identity of those killed, and the current status of the prison remain unclear.
Sources
- At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria — Al Jazeera — All
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