Benin

Breaking News: Benin Prisoners Trapped in Unsanitary Conditions Without Healthcare During Heatwave

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Prisoners Dying in Inhumane Conditions in Benin What are the Conditions Like in Benin’s Prisons? At least 46 prisoners died in Benin’s prisons between January and July 2023. Prisoners faced overcrowded cells, lack of clean water, and no medical treatment. How is Amnesty International Responding to the Situation? Amnesty International calls for immediate measures to … Read more

IOM, Benin, and Italy collaborate for the safe return of 74 Beninese migrants from Libya

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What is the latest humanitarian news from Benin? The Government of Benin, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), recently organized the voluntary repatriation of seventy-four (74) migrants from Libya. The group included 29 men, 16 women, and 29 children, who were brought back to Benin via a charter flight on Thursday, 27 … Read more