Two die in RP jail riot

Two die in RP jail riot

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines (Reuter): Rioting prisoners at a
southern Philippine jail killed two fellow inmates, prison
authorities said yesterday.

They identified the men as a former policeman and a local
government official, both being held pending trial on murder
charges.

They were apparently killed because the rioters believed they
were sympathetic towards their jailers, officials said. Prisoners
said the riot began around noon on Monday in protest against
"abusive" guards, a curtailing of visiting rights and poor food.

Prison chief Velriano Loayan told reporters he had limited
visits by wives and children to halt the smuggling in of weapons.