Gambia: Stakeholders Discuss Reform of Gambia's Prison Sector As Deteriorating Prison Condition Resurfaces

Stakeholders at the recently concluded National Convergence on Justice and Human Right have discussed The Gambia's deteriorating prison condition existing for the past 22years, thereby calling for the total reform of the sector.

The poor condition of The Gambia's prisons was first highlighted by an ex- prisoner Imam Baba Leigh who dilated on the poor quality of food cooked for the prisoners and also poor medication among others.

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