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Women/Juveniles:
There is no special cell for women and juveniles in Janjangbureh prison. Whenever it
receives women and juveniles they are transferred to the headquarters (Mile II prison)
within 24 hours.
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Common Crimes/charges:
The Common crimes/charges recorded amongst the prisoners are:
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Cattle Theft
House Breaking
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Stealing
Offences such as Affray and Murder are rarely recorded.
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Feeding:
The Officer in Charge stated that the prisoners are fed thrice daily.
Breakfast is usually Pap (Porridge) served with sugar and milk
Lunch is usually rice but this he said is usually served in various ways —
Stew, Yassa' , Jollof etc.
Dinner is usually `Kous kous' or "cherreh"
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Health:
Next to the prison is a Health Centre, which the officer in charge said is open to the
prisoners 24 hours daily. He also said that there is a hospital at Bansa (about 40 kilometers
away from the prison). He added that the hospital at Bansa has a laboratory and other
equipment to deal with serious ailments and that prisoners with serious health conditions
that can not be managed at the health centre are sent to this hospital.
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Discipline/and Punishment:
The officer in charge explained that upon admission, all prisoners are given the rules and
regulations of the prison. They are informed that fighting and stealing are prohibited.
When there is a violation of any of the rules and regulations by any prisoner, the prisoner
usually faces some punishment. The punishment may include any of the following:
Sending to solitary cell with low diet.
Sending to police if a capital offence was committed.
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Taking away the prisoner's remission.
Taking away the prisoner's earning
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Visits and Communication:
The Officer in charge said that the prisoners are allowed monthly visits and in some cases
emergency visits can be granted. He said that the duration allowed for monthly visits for
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