Korydallos prison riot: Turkish inmates set fire to E’ wing
Turkish inmates set fire to Greece's Korydallos prison Friday in protest over the planned extradition of a Kurdish-origin prisoner to Turkey, prompting an emergency firefighting response.
A prison riot erupted at Korydallos prison on Friday after Turkish inmates set fire to the facility’s E wing, triggering an emergency response. Strong firefighting units have rushed to the scene to bring the situation under control and extinguish the flames.
According to initial reports, the tension began over the imminent extradition of a Turkish inmate of Kurdish origin, who was due to be transferred to Turkey. Inmates reacted strongly to this development, causing unrest that culminated in the fire.
Authorities are currently attempting to restore order, while the situation remains ongoing. Further details are expected in the coming hours as information continues to emerge.
As Newsbreak reports in its coverage, the incident highlights once again the tensions that exist inside prisons when extradition issues are involved.
