Inmate Hunger Strike Raises Concerns About Jail Conditions

Weba group of around 100 inmates at the central east correctional centre are on a hunger strike, demanding changes at the jail including access to clean drinking.

Webinmates in at least two of the jail’s units continued a hunger strike into a third day on sunday, and now want the saskatchewan ombudsman and/or public health.

Weba woman incarcerated in saskatchewan and an advocate for inmates are raising concerns about conditions at the pine grove correctional centre in prince albert, sask. , as a hunger strike.

Webabout 30 inmates in a unit at the saskatoon correctional centre are engaged in a hunger strike over what they describe as inhumane living conditions.