CLEAN : South Sudan torture in shipping container prisons: Amnesty

The transcript discusses the dire conditions at a military intelligence detention site in Gorham, South Sudan, where detainees are held in metal shipping containers without adequate food, water, or ventilation, leading to deaths. These individuals are suspected of links to the SPLM AIO opposition but have not been charged. The peace agreement mandates their release, yet they remain detained. The transcript highlights a concerning trend of inhumane detention conditions across the country.

What is the primary concern about the detention site in Gorham?

• Lack of medical facilities

• Lack of proper legal representation

• Inadequate food and water

• Overcrowding in cells

What is a common issue with the use of shipping containers for detention?

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They lack proper ventilation

• They are easily accessible to the public

• They are located in remote areas

What is the suspected reason for the detention of individuals in Gorham?

• They are suspected of having links with SPLM AIO

• They are political leaders

• They have been convicted of crimes

• They are foreign nationals

According to the peace agreement, what should happen to the detainees?

• They should be transferred to another facility

• They should be released

• They should be provided with better living conditions

• They should be given a fair trial

What broader trend is highlighted in the final section?

• Inhumane detention conditions across the country

• Improvement in detention facilities

• Decreasing number of detainees

• Increasing crime rates in South Sudan