Afghanistan, Sept. 26 -- At least 17 inmates were killed in a riot at Ecuador's Esmeraldas prison, authorities confirmed, marking the country's second deadly prison clash within a week.
At least 17 prisoners were killed in a violent riot at a jail in the coastal city of Esmeraldas, Ecuadorian authorities confirmed on Thursday. Police said the victims' bodies were found inside prison cells.
Images circulating on social media showed bloodied inmates lying on the floor, with reports indicating that two of the victims had been decapitated. Officials described the violence as one of the most gruesome incidents in recent months.
This marks the second deadly outbreak in Ecuador's prisons within a week. Earlier, a clash between rival gangs in Ma...