Namibia: Namibia’s correctional facilities in dire need of reform; report reveals overcrowding and decay – National

A Recent report by a parliamentary standing committee has found that Namibia’s correctional facilities are in “deplorable condition”.

Issues such as overcrowding, infrastructure decay and resource shortages are placing safety and human dignity in jeopardy.

The report, submitted on 19 February, calls for urgent action, especially in the Erongo and Zambezi regions.

Several issues with correctional facilities were identified and evaluated with the aim of creating…