Tunisian Group Urges Prisoners' Release

The Tunisian Organization Against Torture called for the release of prisoners who committed minor offenses, including pre-trial detainees, the elderly, and those living with chronic illnesses, due to the deteriorating prison conditions. These conditions worsen with the heatwave and lack of adequate healthcare. The organization also warned of the increasing number of deaths inside prisons and emphasized the need to reduce overcrowding by releasing these prisoners and adopting alternative sanctions such as fines and community service. Additionally, it stressed the importance of independent oversight of prison conditions to prevent abuses.

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