The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has announced it is looking into the situation of two inmates at the Naboro Maximum Corrections facility who recently initiated a hunger strike. A representative team from the Commission visited the inmates to understand their grievances.
In a recent statement, the Commission reported that the Fiji Corrections Service informed them that the inmates concluded their hunger strike the previous night. A medical doctor has been assigned to evaluate the inmates’ health following the strike.
Additionally, the Fiji Corrections Services has confirmed that their medical personnel will perform regular health assessments to ensure the inmates’ physical well-being post-hunger strike. The Corrections Service emphasizes the importance of the inmates’ welfare and is closely monitoring their recovery.
The Fiji Corrections Service is dedicated to the safe and humane treatment of all offenders in their care, highlighting the significance of regular medical evaluations and access to healthcare services for the physical and mental health of all inmates.