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| Government of Maldives closes controversial jail |
| By haveeru.com |
| Published: 02/22/2010 |
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The government of Maldives shuts a controversial temporary jail in Addu atoll Gan on Saturday, after reports of human rights abuses. A temporary jail was established in Gan military base, when the inmates of Kaafu atoll Maafushi jail damaged the prison premises on 12 October 2009 riots. A statement issued by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) read the inmates who were transferred from Maafushi prison and Kaafu atoll Himmafushi jail were locked in a training base, adding they were taken care by army and the officials of Department of Penitentiary and Rehabilitation Services (DPRS). According to MNDF, a total of 117 detainees were locked in the temporary jail. A damning report published recently by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) revealed the prisoners were locked in metal cages where some were not accessible for toilet facilities. Read More. |
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