The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission inspects the Mandalay Central Prison

The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission inspects the Mandalay Central Prison

   On February 19 and 20, 2025, the inspection team, led by the Chairperson, U Paw Lwin Sein, the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) conducted an inspection of the Mandalay Central Prison in Aung Myay Thar San Township, Mandalay Region, in accordance with Section 43 and 44 of the Commission Law.

   The inspection team inspected to various facilities within the prison including the dormitories, the prison hospital, library, vocational training places for inmates, family visits areas, prison school, jail, kitchen, food storage, water purifiers, and water sanitation systems of the Mandalay Central Prison.

   During the inspection, the inspection team privately interviewed the prisoners who wanted to report freely and privately.

   The inspection team inquired and checked whether the prisoners were afforded their fundamental rights, including an appropriate food supply, access to healthcare, provision of sufficient purified water. Furthermore, the team inquired whether the prisoners had received items issued by the prison and items sent by their families, and whether they were permitted family visits. Additionally, the team evaluated the conditions of physical activities, right to freedom of religion, access to educational and vocational training, and whether there were instances of human rights violations and torture by prison officials and fellow prisoners. The MNHRC also donated knowledgeable books for the benefit of the prisoners.

   The inspection team will send its findings and recommendations to the relevant department in accordance with the MNHRC law for necessary actions.

Myanmar National Human Rights Commission