Hunger Strike Ends at Liepāja Prison
Translated from Latvian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Seven prisoners initially refused prison-provided food on Aug. 24, but the number fell to four by Aug. 28.
- The protest ended over the weekend, and regular meal arrangements resumed.
- The protest concerned changes to the schedule for outdoor walks, with officials saying prisoners still receive four hours of fresh air daily.
A hunger strike at Liepāja Prison has ended, with all prisoners again accepting food provided by the facility, Latvia’s Prison Administration said.
Seven prisoners submitted notices refusing prison meals on Aug. 24. By Aug. 28, four people continued to refuse the food. The situation returned to normal over the weekend.
The protest followed a decision to organise outdoor walks according to a fixed schedule. The prison administration said the change was intended to ensure that all prisoners could take part in walks in an organised manner. Prisoners may also buy food from the prison shop under established rules.
The administration said prisoners receive four hours of fresh air each day and can use shared areas freely during the day, subject to internal rules and security requirements.
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Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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