Dossier
detention centres
Coverage of detention centres in the Nexus archive.
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- Gambia: NHRC Sounds Alarm - Gambia's Detention Centres 'Overcrowded & Unsanitary'
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in The Gambia has criticized detention conditions, citing overcrowded prisons, crumbling infrastructure, prolonged pretrial detention, and inadequate healthcare as major issues. The commission warns these conditions are eroding the rights and dignity of detainees.
- Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
The BBC has exposed Russian jailers and officials in Ukraine's detention centres accused of abuse. Former prisoners allege mistreatment and seek trials for the accused.
- India’s Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis, deepening religious tensions
India’s Bengal is pushing out Muslim Bangladeshis, sending hundreds to the border and detaining others as part of a crackdown on undocumented migrants. The actions are deepening religious tensions.