5 October 2017: prison overcrowding is another of the social problems facing the state. The construction of new penal institutions is now inevitable with the permanent increase in the number of prisoners.

Within a few days, 800 individuals were arrested during security patrols. Most media reports, associations concerned with human rights and security relations, have stated that detention centers are currently unable to accommodate the spectacular number of prisoners, which is increasing day by day, not to mention the conditions their detention.

Meanwhile, Hassen Saidi, the secretary-general of the basic union of prison officers and prison officers, told the Al-Choruk newspaper on Tuesday (October 3rd) that the number of inmates is rising due to a higher crime rate in the country. countries and the efforts of the State to better understand this problem through the arrests of persons involved in common crimes, corruption and terrorism cases.

Saidi continued that the fight against crime is not only by incarceration but also by raising awareness among citizens. He said 6 prisons are under construction to reduce prison overcrowding. (Source: Realities)