Benin’s Prison Crisis: Inmates Suffer in Overcrowded, Unsanitary Conditions Without Healthcare During Scorching Heatwave

As the global community faces the challenges posed by severe weather patterns, a significant human rights emergency is unfolding within the prison system of Benin. Inmates are enduring appalling living conditions during an unrelenting heatwave. A recent report from Amnesty International reveals shocking levels of overcrowding, unsanitary environments, and a lack of essential healthcare for prisoners. With soaring temperatures and…