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Prison riot and fire in northern Syrian town kill at least 7

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What happened

A fire and riot in a prison in a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria has killed at least seven people…

Key facts

  • A fire and riot in a prison in a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria has killed at least seven people…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:34:23 UTC.

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Sources

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