The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) has initiated an investigation into the situation involving two inmates who recently embarked on a hunger strike at the Naboro Maximum Correctional facility. The inquiry comes after the Fiji Corrections Services (FCS) issued a statement on Saturday explaining the reasons behind the inmates’ protest.
The hunger strike was prompted by a disagreement regarding the management of food supplies, with the inmates previously assigned to the facility’s kitchen. They were temporarily reassigned from their roles to facilitate an internal investigation into the matter. In response to their dissatisfaction, the inmates began their hunger strike last Friday, seeking to be reinstated in their previous positions.
On Monday evening, FCS confirmed that the hunger strike had concluded, with their medical team evaluating the health of the inmates. Pravesh Sharma, the Commissioner of FHRADC, stated that a team from the Commission is actively looking into the issue. The FHRADC also reported that the inmates are receiving medical care and that the situation will continue to be monitored.