Information, topic by topic, on prisons across the world

July 22, 2021

Myanmar : les tribunaux de la junte ont prononcé 65 condamnations à mort

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Women Asia Minors Protest Death penalty Torture Myanmar (Burma)

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July 1, 2021

Nicaragua: El deterioro de los derechos humanos dificulta la celebración de comicios libres en Nicaragua, alerta Michelle Bachelet

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Pre-trial detention South America Justice Protest Violence Nicaragua

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June 29, 2021

Italia: 52 warders arrested over prison lockdown violence

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Coronavirus Europe Protest Torture Italy

Italian police on Monday arrested 52 prison officers on suspicion of mistreating prisoners in quelling a riot sparked by a case of COVID-19 among inmates in the middle of the first virus lockdown last year. Naples police sent in special penitentiary police forces after the April 6 riot at the jail…

June 17, 2021

Myanmar: student activists, journalists being mistreated in Insein prison, say family members

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Pre-trial detention Asia Material conditions Protest Torture Myanmar (Burma)

Relatives of seven young detainees say they are at risk since being separated and placed in cells with hardened criminals.

June 10, 2021

Myanmar : Aung San Suu Kyi inculpée pour corruption

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Pre-trial detention Asia Protest Myanmar (Burma)

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June 10, 2021

Myanmar: condenan a dos años de prisión a uno de los líderes de la Liga nacional para la democracia de Suu Kyi

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Asia Justice Protest Myanmar (Burma)

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May 27, 2021

España: cuatro de las 12 operaciones contra el yihadismo en 2021 en España tuvieron lugar en cárceles

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Europe Protest Violence Religion Spain

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May 25, 2021

South Africa: inmates complain about the excessive use of force by prison officials

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Africa Protest Violence South Africa

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) said it has been approached by inmates, officials, and associations representing inmates, to address the alleged excessive use of force by correctional officials on inmates.

May 11, 2021

Colombia: octava jornada de protestas mientras organizaciones denuncian cerca de 40 fallecidos

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South America Protest Violence Colombia

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May 11, 2021

Argelia: condenada a dos años de cárcel una destacada activista por insultos al presidente y ofensas al islam

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Africa Women Justice Protest Algeria

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May 6, 2021

Colombia: por qué el país está en un escenario sin precedentes

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South America Protest Violence Colombia

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May 4, 2021

New Zealand: waikeria prison's role as a flashpoint for public debate about jails

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Oceania Protest Violence New Zealand

The fires that set Waikato’s waikeria Prison alight over summer may be out, but the impact of the protests there is ongoing.

May 4, 2021

Russia: Daghestani and Azerbaijani inmates sew mouths shut in Russia prison hunger strike

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Asia Health Material conditions Protest Torture Violence Russia

Nine inmates of a prison colony in Smolensk sew their lips shut as part of a hunger strike over “inhuman treatment” at the hands of prison guards.

May 3, 2021

Nigeria: tension in Kano prison as death row inmates protest confiscation of mobile phones, marijuana

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Africa Drugs Protest Death penalty Violence Social ties Niger

Some death row prisoners at Kurmawa Prison in Kano have staged protests over confiscation mobile phones, marijuana and other prohibited items smuggled to them by visitors.

April 29, 2021

Bahrain: tensions rise in Bahrain prison as inmates' families protest conditions

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Coronavirus Middle East Health Protest Violence Bahrain

Tensions had been rising in the country’s main Jau prison since an outbreak of COVID-19 last month

April 28, 2021

Russia: human rights crisis deepens as Navalny supporters arrested en masse

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Pre-trial detention Asia Europe Health Protest Violence Russia

Russian authorities unleashed a crackdown on peaceful protesters demanding the release of Aleksei Navalny, arresting at least 1,700 and using excessive force, including tasers, at demonstrations around the country.

April 8, 2021

Nigeria: how at least 2,000 inmates were freed by gunmen at Imo prison

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Africa Protest Violence Nigeria

The gunmen also attacked the nearby office of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the state police command, also freeing suspects there.

March 30, 2021

Venezuela: tragedia de Policarabobo, tres años de retardo procesal, frustración, dolor y sed de justicia

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South America Access to legal rights Material conditions Facilities Protest Venezuela

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March 22, 2021

Italy: “political action is powerless"

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Coronavirus Europe Health Protest Overcrowding Italy

The second wave of the pandemic hit prisons with overwhelming force. What can the authorities do?

March 19, 2021

Haïti: un rapport évoque la complicité et le manque de gardiens dans l’évasion sanglante de février

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Central America and the Caribbean Material conditions Protest Violence Haiti

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March 18, 2021

Chile : Managing uncertainty

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Coronavirus South America Health Material conditions Protest Activities Social ties Work Chile

As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Chilean authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?

March 18, 2021

France: managing uncertainty

Analysis

Coronavirus Europe Material conditions Protest Activities Social ties France

As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the French authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?

March 18, 2021

Spain: managing uncertainty

Analysis

Coronavirus Europe Health Material conditions Protest Activities Social ties Spain

As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Spanish authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?

March 18, 2021

South Africa: managing uncertainty

Analysis

Africa Coronavirus Health Material conditions Protest Overcrowding Activities Social ties South Africa

As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the South African authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?