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Inmates fear Covid-19 contagion
A group of men wearing masks can be seen in cellphone images — but they are not physically distancing because of overcrowding in their cell
Prisoners riot in Sierra Leone
Correctional centres across Africa are struggling to react to the pandemic and its effects on inmates
Police officers, prison officials and inmates in isolation as Covid-19 hits correctional services
Covid-19 has entered the police and corrective system, with the Eastern Cape hit hard
Covid-19 hits prison system
A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system
Protecting the rights of prisoners during the Covid-19 lockdown
Earlier this month, the government implemented a 30-day moratorium on prison visits. But, given the lack of healthcare in prisons, more proactive measure are needed
Revolving door of crime and jail
The prisons department says it has rehabilitation programmes. Others disagree, including an ex-inmate who says the only way to come right is to want to change
Sudanese courts rob the poor
Punitive fines are used to raise revenues, and women are the biggest target
Zambian opposition leaders detained in ‘filthy, unimaginable’ conditions
“Any detainee will attest to the fact that the conditions are quite deplorable”
Prison overcrowding: No more band-aid solutions
Government needs to move towards a new conception of crime prevention and rehabilitation.
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Lockdown set to move to level three countrywide from June 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
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