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Short Update: Three prisoners die after fire in Romanian prison amid Covid-19 restrictions

FairTrialsAdmin - April 2, 2020 - COVID-19 Updates, prison conditions

Three inmates lost their lives and two were seriously injured after a fire at the Satu Mare prison in Northwestern Romania.  

In protest at the restrictions to visits imposed in response to Covid-19 (see update), prisoners set fire to their mattresses. A judicial investigation into the causes and circumstances of the incident is taking place.  

Press coverage in Romanian.   

We publish information as it is reported to us. If you would like to make us aware of an inaccuracy or send us more information please email us at [email protected] 

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