Italian prisoners revolt over virus rules

Inmates in four Italian prisons have revolted over new rules meant to help contain the coronavirus, reported Reuters, quoting prison rights group Antigone.

The introduction of the new rules – which include a ban on family visits – resulted in chaos across prisons in Naples Poggioreale, Modena, Frosinone and Alexandria.

Antigone said at least one inmate had died in Modena – though it is not clear what happened.

Several prison officers were injured as a result.

Source: bbc.com