Prisoners in Guyana have clashed with police and guards following a fire that killed at least 16 men a day earlier during a riot over conditions.
Authorities say five officers were hospitalized for injuries that included smoke inhalation after prisoners set fires inside the Camp Street Prison today.
Smoke could be seen rising from within the gates. Police and guards firing tear gas later restored order and Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan arrived to meet with prisoners to discuss their grievances.
President David Granger said he would form a commission of inquiry to look into the circumstances of the deaths as eight prisoners remained hospitalised.
Officials say the deaths occurred after inmates set fires during a riot as guards seized drugs, cell phones and other items.
