The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) has announced that it is investigating the hunger strike of two inmates at the Naboro Maximum Correction facility. The Fiji Corrections Services (FCS) issued a statement over the weekend detailing the reason behind the inmates’ protest, which stemmed from a disagreement regarding food supply management.
The inmates, who were assigned to the facility’s kitchen, were temporarily reassigned to allow for an internal investigation. In protest, they commenced a hunger strike last Friday, seeking to be reinstated in their previous positions.
FCS confirmed that the hunger strike concluded on Monday evening and stated that their medical team was evaluating the health of the inmates involved. FHRADC Commissioner Pravesh Sharma indicated that a team from the Commission is actively looking into the situation. Moreover, the FHRADC confirmed that the inmates are receiving medical care and will be closely monitored moving forward.