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2021.10.06 04:12 GMT+8

Over 100 prisoners die in prison riot in Ecuador

Updated 2021.10.06 04:12 GMT+8
Dan Collyns

Ecuador is in shock after the worst prison massacre in its history last week when at least 118 prisoners were killed and nearly 80 injured in battles between rival gangs. 

The country has sent in 3,600 police and military reinforcements to restore order. 

CGTN’s Dan Collyns reports.  

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