Riot at prison in northern Mexico leaves 49 inmates dead

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1. Mexican Rights Body Opens Investigation Into Deadly Prison Riot

Mexican Rights Body Opens Investigation Into Deadly Prison Riot


MEXICO CITY, Feb. 12 (BERNAMA-NNN-XINHUA) -- Mexico's National Commission of Human Rights (CNDH) has opened a case into the riot at the Topo Chico prison in Monterrey in which 52 people died and 12 others were injured, the CNDH announced Thursday.

The CNDH condemned the violence and demanded the authorities fully clarify the facts while applying the full extent of the law to those responsible for this tragedy.

If these instructions are not followed, the CNDH warned that the Topo Chico riot could provide a very poor precedent for human rights abuses in Mexico.

The institution also demanded the application of precautionary measures, such as full medical care for the wounded, extensive help for the relatives of the victims, including medical and psychological care, legal advice to the families, and a full inspection to ensure prisons are not overcrowded and remain safe.

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