Inside a Cambodian prison. Photo from Licadho
Written by Mong Palatino
1 September 2011
Global Voices
Global Voices
Prison overcrowding in Cambodia is getting worse, according to a report published by human rights group Licadho:
Cambodia's prison population is in the midst of an unprecedented population boom. Just seven years ago, the 18 prisons monitored by LICADHO were at roughly 100% of their collective capacity. Today, they are filled to roughly 180% of their capacity, making Cambodia's prison system among the 25 most overcrowded in the world.
The group created a map to highlight the locations of overcrowded prisons: Read the full article here at Global Voices.
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