The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) has announced that it is investigating the case of two inmates who staged a hunger strike at the Naboro Maximum Correction facility. This investigation follows a statement from the Fiji Corrections Services (FCS) which explained the reasons behind the inmates’ protest.
The inmates, who were assigned to work in the facility’s kitchen, initiated the hunger strike due to a disagreement related to food supply management. They were temporarily removed from their roles to facilitate an internal investigation.
In protest of their situation, the inmates began their hunger strike last Friday, demanding to be reinstated to their previous positions. FCS confirmed that the hunger strike concluded on Monday evening, with their medical team conducting health assessments of the strikers.
Pravesh Sharma, the FHRADC Commissioner, noted that a team from the Commission is looking into the issue. Furthermore, the FHRADC confirmed that the inmates are receiving medical assistance and will continue to be monitored.