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NGO Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness denounces that 49 political prisoners with serious illnesses face a "slow death sentence"

The NGO Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness (JEP) denounced that 49 political prisoners with serious illnesses face a slow death sentence. Through a statement, the organization pointed out that a sector of the prison population faces a double sentence: deprivation of liberty and the accelerated deterioration of their health in custody. JEP indicated: [...]

NGO Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness denounces that 49 political prisoners with serious illnesses face a "slow death sentence"

TL;DR

  • 49 political prisoners with serious illnesses are facing a "slow death sentence".
  • The NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón (JEP) denounces the critical health situation of these prisoners.
  • The organization states that the lack of specialized care in custody leads to accelerated health deterioration.
  • JEP considers this situation an emergency that questions the essence of the rule of law.
  • Health is an inalienable right that is not suspended by imprisonment.