May 2006 > Tuesday 16th May 2006

Brazilians reel as revolts fade

Order is restored in 70 Brazilian prisons, after days of violence in Sao Paulo which has left inhabitants terrified.

Revolts in 70 jails in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo have come to an end, after spawning four days of violence in which at least 81 people died....more

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Brazilian justice ministry

Published05:16:33 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

Brazil in shock as revolts fade

Order is restored in 70 Brazilian prisons, after days of violence in Sao Paulo which has left inhabitants terrified.

Revolts in 70 jails in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo have come to an end, after spawning four days of violence in which at least 81 people died....more

Related Links

Brazilian justice ministry

Published05:16:33 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

Brazil state's prison revolts end

Order is restored in 70 Brazilian prisons after sparking violence in Sao Paulo which left inhabitants terrified.

Revolts in 70 jails in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo have come to an end, after spawning four days of violence in which at least 81 people died....more

Related Links

Brazilian justice ministry

Published05:16:33 on Tuesday 16th May 2006
International Date:2006-05-16
UK Full Date:16/05/2006
UK Short Date:16/05/06

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