Tanzania: Harsh prison conditions/ Torture or Ill treatment / Death penalty

Tanzania: Harsh prison conditions/ Torture or Ill treatment / Death penalty

Índice AI: AFR 56/001/2005
Fecha de publicación: 13 enero 2005
Categorías: África, Tanzania

On 3 January, at least 15 prisoners sentenced to death in the main Ukonga maximum security prison in the capital, Dar es Salaam, started a hunger strike protesting about their harsh prison conditions. They are reportedly protesting at a poor prison diet and being severely beaten whilst being held in overcrowded prison cells. Amnesty International is concerned for their safety.