* Overcrowding: The number of persons in each of the cells seemed too much as the cells looked congested. * Insufficient number of beds: Some of the inmates had no beds to sleep on. For instance, in Cell No.2, there were 7 Prisoners and only 4 had beds and in Cell No.6 out of 7 persons staying in the cell, Only 5 had beds. * Use of Buckets as toilets inside the cells: Buckets were used to defecate inside the cells. This happens during lock up period as The guards cannot allow the inmates to come out to use the toilets located within the Yard. The cells were dirty and there were too many flies. Prisoners were also found to wash Plates inside the cells and this made it dirtier. Discussions with the remand prisoners: The Special Rapporteur provided opportunity for discussions with the remand prisoners. The Special Rapporteur also utilised the opportunity to introduce to the prisoners the work of the African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights and the purpose of the present mission. During the discussion the remand prisoners complained about some general problems and these include: - Food: The remand prisoners complained that the food is too small, repetitive and has no taste. - The bucket toilet arrangement for the cells is filthy and dehumanising. - Lack of adequate communication with families (including letter writing). - Lack of speedy trial. The Special Rapporteur promised to take note of the problems they highlighted. 21