The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has confirmed that it is looking into the situation involving two inmates at the Naboro Maximum Corrections facility who recently engaged in a hunger strike.
A team from the Commission visited the inmates to listen to their concerns. In a statement, the Commission mentioned that the Fiji Corrections Service informed them this morning that the two inmates ended their hunger strike last night.
The Commission has verified that a medical doctor has seen the inmates to evaluate their health. Additionally, the Fiji Corrections Services has stated that their medical team will perform regular health checks to ensure the inmates are physically stable after the hunger strike.
The wellbeing of these inmates is a top priority, and measures are in place to closely monitor their recovery. The Fiji Corrections Service remains dedicated to providing safe, secure, and humane treatment to all individuals in their custody, emphasizing the importance of both physical and mental health through ongoing medical evaluations and access to healthcare services.