The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has announced that it is probing 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 and noted their issues. In a statement, the Commission revealed that they were informed by the Fiji Corrections Service that the hunger strike was concluded last night. Furthermore, the inmates have received a medical evaluation to assess their health status.
The Fiji Corrections Service has confirmed that their medical team will be conducting ongoing health assessments to ensure the inmates’ physical condition remains stable after the hunger strike. The agency emphasizes that the well-being of inmates is a top priority, and measures are in place to closely monitor their recovery.
The Corrections Service remains dedicated to its fundamental mission of ensuring the safe, secure, and humane treatment of all offenders in its care, which includes a strong focus on the physical and mental health of inmates through regular medical evaluations and access to healthcare services.