Document #2071657

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture

Cameroon: Unsanitary conditions of detention lead to cholera outbreak in prison

https://www.omct.org/en/resources/statements/cameroon-unsanitary-conditions-of-detention-lead-to-cholera-outbreak-in-prison

ecoi.net summary:
Douala: According to reports, at least 6 people have died in a cholera outbreak resulting from unsanitary prison conditions at New Bell Central Prison
Country:
Cameroon
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture
Original link:
https://www.omct.org/en/resources/statements/cameroon-unsanitary-conditions-of-detention-lead-to-cholera-outbreak-in-prison
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
19 April 2022
Document ID:
2071657

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