Many prisons are known for overcrowding, violence, and harsh treatment. Often conditions are extremely challenging and dangerous for inmates
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Here is a list of some of the most dangerous prisons in the world which are a nightmare for criminals
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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, USA, is known for its harsh atmosphere, remote location, and history of having some of the most dangerous criminals
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Rikers Island is one of the largest city jails in the US and has housed high-profile inmates, including rapper Tupac Shakur and ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn
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Guantanamo Bay, a US military prison in Cuba, is known for its detention of people without trial, a practice that has provoked tremendous criticism
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El Hongo Prison, located in Mexico, is infamous for its hazardous and disorderly atmosphere. Numerous riots and escapes have occurred throughout the prison's history
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Venezuela's La Sabaneta Prison ranks amongst the worst prisons for inmates due to overcrowding, violence, a lack of supplies, and inadequate security
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Thailand's Bang Kwang Central Prison's harsh treatment of inmates by long sentences, brutal conditions and a chilling death row makes it one of the most dangerous jails
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Inhumane treatment of inmates and harrowing conditions are also present at the Black Beach Prison in Equatorial Guinea
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Tadmor Prison in Syria rose to prominence due to its horrific history and mistreatment of political inmates. The jail is known for its disdain for human rights