Crucial Issues Addressed at TNLA Meeting
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) recently held a meeting to discuss the dire situation at the Juba National Prison. Committee members reported overcrowding, poor living conditions, and delays in court processes for inmates. The committee recommended transferring some inmates to state facilities and engaging them in economic activities to alleviate congestion.
The TNLA summoned three ministers – Angelina Teny, Ruben Madol Arol, and Ayaa Benjamin Warile – to address the issues. The committee emphasized the urgent need for better facilities and treatment of inmates, noting the inhumane conditions they observed during their visit.
This report sheds light on the dire circumstances faced by inmates in Juba National Prison and police custodies. The lack of medical attention, delayed court processes, and mixing of adults and children in prison cells are serious violations of human rights. The TNLA meeting highlighted the necessity for immediate action to improve the current state of affairs and ensure the well-being of all detainees.