The Interior Ministry on Sunday issued a statement that the underlying causes of the prison riot at Roumieh Prison need to be resolved, adding that the issue of prison conditions is reaching a critical point.
The statement called for judicial reforms and the building of new prisons while enhancing the situation of existing ones.
An investigation into security officers allegedly responsible for the riot has been launched, the ministry also said.
A riot broke out in Roumieh Prison on Saturday when prisoners began protesting cell searches. The disobedience ended on Sunday after successful negotiations with the prisoners.
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