Field Visit to Al-Rusafa Second Detention Center

English /Kurdish /Arabic

On July 17, 2025, Al-Munqith Human Rights Organization conducted a monitoring visit to Al-Rusafa Second Detention Center in Baghdad, in cooperation with the Justice for Prisoners Network and with funding from Norwegian People’s Aid, as part of the “Civil Society Impact to Reduce Inequality” program.

During the visit, the team interviewed 312 male detainees to evaluate their living conditions and assess the services provided to them, with particular attention to general detention conditions, healthcare services, educational opportunities, and rehabilitation programs.

The visit identified several key challenges facing detainees, while constructive discussions were held with the center’s administration regarding potential improvement measures.

The organization has scheduled a follow-up visit before the end of the year to monitor progress in enhancing services for detainees at the facility.