South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster describes bloodshed as unfortunate but says these are dangerous people

After recent prison riots at Lee Correctional Institution it calls for nationwide stricter surveillance policies

PHC issues notice to IG prisons, Swabi prison chief, govt

Petitioner asked to approach apex court after outcome on plea pending before high court

The numbers in our rotten prisons is only set to rise, and prison reform can no longer be deferred

Police describe some of the prisoners as highly dangerous.

37-year-old, tearfully asked the court for "forgiveness", saying it had "reopened terrible and cruel memories."

Miguel Etchecolatz, 88, is serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity carried during military dictatorship

There are more than 400 foreigners in the jail serving sentences for crimes ranging from murder to trafficking

Interior minister insists new jail will be a correctional facility