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'Moroccan prisons overcrowded' says Minister
Author: Jean
Published: 24 Jul 2012
The Minister of Justice, Mustapha Ramid, said that prisons in Morocco house nearly 65,000 prisoners, while their capacity is only 30 000.
Morocco News
Immigration detention crisis on Mayotte
Author: Jean
Published: 19 Jul 2012
Nearly 25,000 Comorians are deported from Mayotte each year, and only after enduring poor detention conditions, claims PressTV, Paris. In addition fatal boating accidents kill on average two people per day, claims the network.
Comoros ACJR News
Human rights workers detained in Sudan
Author: Jean
Published: 16 Jul 2012
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has brought attention to the arrest and continued detention without charge by the Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) between 23 June and 12 July 2012 in Khartoum of eleven human rights workers.
Sudan News
"Elbow Licking Friday" brutal arrests in Sudan
Author: Jean
Published: 05 Jul 2012
The Arab Program for Human Rights Activists condemned in a press release acts of the Sudanese authorities against demonstrations that took place in many parts of Sudan on Friday June 29. The organisation alleges security forces launched an arrest campaign against activists and media representatives, with many being detained in unknown locations.
Sudan News