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Migrants detained in "Alcatraz of the Alligators" were kept in cells the size of a telephone booth
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Migrants detained in "Alcatraz of the Alligators" were kept in cells the size of a telephone booth

SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 06:49

Migrants were detained in a prison facility known as "Alcatraz of the Alligators," which became famous for its inadequate treatment of detainees. The cells where migrants were kept had dimensions equivalent to a telephone booth.

Several irregularities were identified in the detention conditions. The dormitories were overcrowded and did not offer adequate space to detainees.

In addition to overcrowding, migrants faced lack of medical assistance and poor hygiene conditions. These conditions raise concerns about compliance with the basic human rights of detainees.

Why this matters

These revelations expose serious human rights violations in migrant detention centers, alerting to the need for more rigorous oversight of these facilities. The migrant population in the region is exposed to health and security risks, while human rights organizations are calling for immediate intervention from authorities. WHY: none

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