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June 21, 2023

At Least 41 Women Die Inside Honduran Prison
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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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