Philippines
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More than 150 inmates escape in Philippine prison break
More than 150 inmates have escaped from a south Philippines prison after gunmen launched an attack. The authorities suspect the gunmen are linked to Islamist separatist groups. Around 100 armed men stormed the jail and engaged in a shoot-out with guards, as prisoners fled in the chaos. A guard and…
Des activistes philippins entament une grève de la faim en solidarité avec les prisonniers politiques
In support of the campaign calling for the release of political prisoners in the Philippines, activists launched a solidarity fast — a protest that was staged in conjunction with the political prisoners themselves, and with their relatives. The fast began on December 3, 2016 and will last until Hum…Philippines : 39 injured in Manila City Jail noise barrage
Thirty five inmates and four jailguards of the Manila City Jail were injured on Thursday after a noise barrage was held against Jail Warden Supt. Gerald Bantag. A report of GMA News’ Susan Enriquez on “24 Oras” said members of Batang City Jail staged the noise barrage in protest of Bantag’s orders…Philippines : inmates protest at Manila City Jail over segregation of drug suspects
Prisoners at Manila City Jail staged what authorities called a “noise barrage” on Thursday (Oct 13), protesting against the segregation of drug suspects from the general prison population, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said. According to local reports, the agency’s statement sai…Philippines : two hurt as Manila City Jail inmates hold noise barrage vs. warden
Two inmates sustained minor wounds while climbing the roof of the Manila City Jail as a noise barrage was held on Thursday in what appeared to be a call for the ouster of the warden. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Senior Inspector Henry Fabro said an investigation is being conducted…Philippines : inhuman conditions inside Quezon City Jail, in Manila
“Many go crazy”, said Mario Dimaculangan, the jail’s longest serving inmate. Harrowing photos have emerged showing the inhuman conditions inside prison in the Philippines. The facility, Quezon City Jail, in Manila, is home to 3,800 inmates – nearly five times more people than it was designed for. P…