2020 Baabda prison escape

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On 21 November 2020, 69 inmates escaped from a prison in Baabda, Lebanon.[1]

It was reported that the prisoners smashed their cell doors and attacked prison guards. Fifteen escapees were re-arrested and another four turned themselves in after. Five others were killed and one was injured in a car crash after stealing the car on the run.[1] 44 escapees were not caught.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Five dead after Lebanon jailbreak chase
  2. ^ "Over 40 Baabda prison escapees still at large". www.dailystar.com.lb. Retrieved 2021-02-17.