Seven prisoners have died as riots spread through crowded jails across Italy over measures imposed to contain the coronavirus.
Inmates, many angered by restrictions on family visits, went on the rampage and started fires from Sunday into Monday, authorities said. In one prison, inmates took guards hostage and in another, some escaped.
Justice Minister Alfonso Bonafede said the government was open to discussing prison conditions but the rebellions had to stop.
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