Prisoners slash themselves in protest (Russia)

[WhiteTara]

http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/?feed=TopNews&article=UPI-1-20050629-04525800-bc-russia-prisonerprotest.xml

KURSK, Russia, June 29 (UPI) -- Some 260 prisoners in western Russia have slashed their wrists or necks in protest over poor prison conditions and alleged mistreatment.

snip

The regional prosecutor, Alexander Babichev, confirmed on national television that "260 inmates mutilated themselves" to demand improved conditions and the resignation of the prison authorities, the BBC reported Tuesday.

"Following checks, facts concerning illegal treatment of detainees have been established, and those that allowed these violations will be prosecuted," he said.



The prison authorities of course denied wrong doing