Bahrain Interior Ministry Ombudsman's annual report says a prisoner died at Jaw Prison after a fight in a room with no cameras, and refers suspected officer misconduct to prosecutors
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The Interior Ministry Ombudsman's 11th Annual Report (May 2023 to April 2024), as reported by the Gulf Daily News, says a 22-year-old prisoner known as "Mr C" died on October 27, 2023 at Jaw Prison after injuries from a fight with other inmates in a room with no surveillance cameras. The report cites a suspicion of administrative misconduct by some officers present, says the case was referred to the ministry's Security Prosecution, and recommends installing cameras in all rooms and exercise yards. The report also records 211 complaints received in the period; 12 cases were referred to the Special Investigation Unit and 11 were handled by the Security Prosecution.
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died on October 27, 2023 at Jaw prison following injuries sustained in a brawl in a room with no cameras
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