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Authorities end riot at central prison

BEIRUT, April 18 (KUNA) -- Lebanese security forces have quelled disturbances at the central prison in Roumiah near Beirut, an official security source said on Saturday.
The source said the riot ended and a number of military personnel who were held by the inmates were set free.
The prisoners had violently protested strict precautions imposed during their families' visits. They held members of the Internal Security Force, smashed inner doors and set mattresses and blankets afire.
A number of radical Islamists are kept at the heavily-guarded prison, often scene of such violence. (end) ayb.rk