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2009 Ciudad Juárez prison riot

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A riot occurred between rival gangs at a prison in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico on March 4, 2009. At least 20 people were killed during the prison riots.[1]

During the riots, prisoners lit blocks prison cells on fire, stabbed each other with knives, or were beaten.[1]

Earlier in the day, 1,500 Mexican troops began entering the city in an effort to reduce drug- and gang- related violence, which has resulted in the death of 2,000 people in Ciudad Juárez in 2008.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mexican prison riot 'kills 20'". BBC. 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
  2. ^ "Mexico troops enter drug war city". BBC. 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
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