At least two prisoners lost their lives and 21 others were injured during intense fighting that broke out in an Athens prison in Greece earlier yesterday, the justice ministry said.
The violence erupted between Albanian and Pakistani groups of prisoners using improvised weapons in Korydallos prison in western Athens, said a source close to the investigation. The reason for the dispute was not clear.
Eight of the injured were said to be in serious condition, and several ambulances could be seen in front of the prison after the incident.
By 8:00 pm local time, prison guards appeared to be back in control, conducting body searches on inmates returning to their cells.
The overcrowded Korydallos prison houses a wide array of inmates, ranging from common criminals to anarchists and corrupt politicians.
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