Prisons: a deputy alerts on the psychological state of 15 inmates in Diourbel

Deputy Alioune Sène raised concerns in the National Assembly about the psychological health of 15 inmates at Diourbel's detention center, describing severe mental health issues including dementia. He highlighted the challenges in managing these cases, citing an incident where an inmate disrupted Friday prayers. Sène urged the Minister of Justice to urgently address the care and conditions of these detainees. The issue of mental health in prisons was discussed during the review of a bill related to health in correctional facilities.