VICE-CHAIRMAN of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Dr Nanda Hmun and members Daw Nu Nu Yin and U Kyaw Myint inspected Kintha Labour Camps I, II and Nay Pyi Taw Prison on 26 and 28 January.

Under provisions of the Commission Law, the MNHRC Vice-Chairman met prisoners in groups to ensure that a prisoner has a minimum opportunity to live, eat and drink and whether health care is provided and prison supplies are complete.

He also asked if they have access to the equipment they deserve and if they have been abused. The MNHRC Vice-Chairman also monitored the implementation of previous review recommendations.

During the visit, they also checked the conditions of the cells for prisoners, the prisoners’ hospital, concrete cells, library, kitchen, foodstuffs warehouse, water purifier, drinking water access and ponds, and quarantine wards.

The MNHRC Vice-Chairman and members also inspected the cleanliness of the inside and outside toilets and ongoing prevention processes of the COVID-19 disease.

The inspection and recommendations will be sent to relevant authorities for necessary action during the inspection team’s visit.

MNA

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