Amnesty International urges Tunisia to protect prisoners during heatwave

Amnesty International on Thursday called on the Tunisian authorities to strengthen measures to protect prisoners from the effects of the ongoing heatwave, particularly older detainees and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. In a statement, the human rights organization expressed concern about the impact of high temperatures on vulnerable prison populations, citing what it described as recent testimonies regarding conditions in Tunisian detention facilities. There was no immediate response from the Tunisian authorities to Amnesty International’s statement. The Ministry of Justice has previously said it is committed to respecting human rights in prisons and applying internationally recognized standards and best practices. READ: Daughter of Tunisian opposition figure raises concerns over prison conditions, says Rached Ghannouchi fainted Amnesty International said older prisoners […]