At around 19.00 h in the evening on 30 November some of the foreigners (mainly
Algerians) placed in the home have initiated a hunger strike to protest against the bad, in
their opinion, attitude in the home for temporary accommodation. Tension escalated and
there were even quarrels between the accommodated foreigners themselves. All
individuals were gathered and locked in the sleeping premises at around 20.00 h - two
hours earlier than usual, as a prevention to avoid further escalation of the tension.
The foreigners accommodated in two of the sleeping premises started a mutiny, they
broke down the doors of the premises, broke the furniture and the bars on the windows
and prepared an escape.
In view of the complicated situation officers from the surveillance staff entered the
premises and using force and support devices (truncheons) they suppressed the
foreigners and put down the mutiny. Approximately 6-7 individuals were injured more
seriously, and two have looked for medical assistance.
Following discussions with the injured people and representatives of the security staff,
review of some of the video materials and the medical documentation, a conclusion can be
made as to disproportionate use of force and support devices. The inspection team also
found omissions in the records in the medical documentation. The NPM will send the
complete opinion and recommendations to the competent institutions.
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