Substandard conditions in Somali prisons, including poor infrastructure, erratic food and water supplies, limited medical facilities, inadequate separation of prisoners by gender and age, and insufficient

(2023 - Prisons include those in Hargeisa and Mandera (Somaliland), Bosasso, Galkayo and Garowe (Puntland) and in the Somali capital Mogadishu. In addition it is estimated that thousands more prisoners are held by Al-Shabaab in the regions under its control.)

Find here all the data available to Prison Insider about Somalia's prisons in 2021: key-figures, description of the everyday life in detention, references, websites and useful links.

A UN assessment report, titled "Prison Conditions in Somalia – A Holistic Assessment," was launched during the event, revealing critical issues such as overcrowding, poor sanitation, lack of access to healthcare, clean water, and electricity.

Urban prisons in Somalia, especially following large security incidents, are at times overcrowded, with authorities often not separating pre-trial detainees from convicted prisoners, especially in the southern and central regions.

Jul 13, 2024 · At least eight people have been killed after gunfire erupted between security forces and inmates at a prison in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Feb 9, 2021 · We support and encourage prison authorities to ensure the safe, secure, and humane custody of offenders, prioritizing the protection of human rights and the rule of law in correctional programs in Somalia.

A recent study conducted by the Organization for Prisoners’ Rights (OPR) revealed that the prison conditions in Somalia, including those managed by Al-Shabaab, are severe. The findings highlighted issues such as inadequate sanitation, overcrowding, and the spread of diseases.

Mar 26, 2024 · Nairobi (ICRC)— The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is expanding its visits to detention places across Somalia in response to the escalation of the armed conflict. Fighting across the country intensified in the past year and is expected to pick up after a lull caused by El Nino rains at the end of 2023.

Corrections Programme, prisoners in Somalia now have a more secure and conducive environment to serve their sentences. This was achieved with the construction and reconstruction of prison facilities across Somalia that allowed for some prisoners to be taken to new cell blocks and reduced overcrowding. An example of such a facility is