The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) has announced an investigation into two inmates who staged a hunger strike at the Naboro Maximum Correctional Facility. The inquiry was confirmed after the Fiji Corrections Services (FCS) issued a statement revealing the reason behind the protest.
The inmates initiated the strike in response to a dispute regarding the management of food supplies, having previously worked in the facility’s kitchen. They were temporarily reassigned from their roles to facilitate an internal investigation.
In protest of their removal, the two inmates began their hunger strike last Friday, seeking to be reinstated to their former positions. FCS later announced that the hunger strike concluded on Monday evening, with their medical team evaluating the health of the protesting inmates.
FHRADC Commissioner Pravesh Sharma stated that a team from the Commission is currently looking into the situation. The FHRADC has confirmed that the inmates are receiving medical support and will continue to monitor developments closely.