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) regarding the reasons behind the inmates’ protest, which stemmed from a dispute related to food supply management.
The two individuals, who were assigned to the facility’s kitchen, were temporarily removed from their positions to facilitate an internal inquiry. In response to this situation, they initiated a hunger strike last Friday, demanding to be reinstated to their previous roles.
On Monday evening, the FCS confirmed that the hunger strike concluded, and the medical team evaluated the health conditions of the inmates involved. FHRADC Commissioner Pravesh Sharma stated that a team had been assigned to investigate the situation. The FHRADC also issued a statement confirming that the inmates are receiving medical support and that the Commission will continue to monitor the circumstances.