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At Least 41 Women Die Inside Honduran Prison

HeadlineJun 21, 2023

In Honduras, at least 41 women were killed Tuesday after an attack by gang members inside a women’s prison in the town of Tamara. Reports say the women had repeatedly complained about receiving threats from gangs inside the prison but were ignored. Some of the women were burned to death. Others were stabbed and shot. Relatives of the victims are demanding justice.

Victim’s relative: “We want to know who are alive, because they’re human beings. They are our family. We want to see them and know how they are. If all of the authorities are quiet, what are we doing here? Staying silent, as well? No, we want answers.”

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