NGOs sound alarm over Tunisia prison deaths due to he
Rights groups report that at least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisian jails due to extreme heatwaves and poor detention conditions. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death, citing a need for forensic verification.
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The report underscores critical human rights concerns regarding prison overcrowding and the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations.
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NGOs sound alarm over Tunisia prison deaths due to heatwave
"Conditions are already inhumane under normal circumstances, but with the heatwave and temperatures that sometimes exceed 45C in overcrowded cells, the situation becomes a threat to prisoners' lives," Trifi said.
TUNIS - At least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisia in recent weeks due to extreme heat, according to rights advocates, who have long condemned harsh detention conditions made worse by overcrowding.
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