Prison breaks and renewed clashes raise alarm in northeast Syria

Secretary-General António Guterres is following the continuing violence “with great concern,” Deputy UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Tuesday in New York.  The Secretary-General called for full respect for international law and the protection of civilians while also stressing the importance of securing detention facilities.  He urged the parties to continue dialogue, move forward in good faith, and work together to secure the implementation of all agreements.  Fearing […]

Russian attack on Ukrainian prison kills 16: UN rights monitors

Russian attack on Ukrainian prison kills 16: UN rights monitors

Meanwhile, another attack on Tuesday reportedly killed five civilians and injured three in the Kharkiv region, located in eastern Ukraine. According to authorities, Russian armed forces dropped several powerful glide bombs on Bilenkivska Penal Colony No. 99 on 28 July. The prison is located about 25 kilometres from the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region. All […]

Societies grappling with a ‘silent but growing’ prison crisis

Societies grappling with a ‘silent but growing’ prison crisis

A decade ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Nelson Mandela Rules — a set of 122 guidelines setting minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners, inspired by one of the world’s most influential former political prisoners – the South African civil rights icon, Nelson Mandela. These rules aim to ensure safety, security and respect […]

Inauguration of 2-day National Conference on “Uniformed Women in Uniformed Women in Prison Administration”

The Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju will inaugurate the 2-day National Conference on “Uniformed Women in Prison Administration” here tomorrow. The Conference is being organised for women officers of the rank of Jailors to Dy. Superintendents of Prisons. This Conference will have Panel Discussions, Deliberations and Syndicate Discussions on 4 themes: […]