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Malawi
Malawi’s prison system is marked by severe overcrowding, with some facilities housing more than 120 inmates per toilet. This extreme overcrowding, combined with inadequate access to food and healthcare, creates conditions that are often inhumane and unsanitary. Inmates are typically fed only once a day, and the lack of basic amenities makes survival a daily struggle.
Entertainment and activities within Malawian prisons are limited, with sports being one of the few available outlets for inmates. The harsh conditions and lack of resources highlight the broader challenges facing Malawi’s criminal justice system, where limited funding and infrastructure contribute to the ongoing human rights issues within the prison system.