Alarming Health Conditions of Political Prisoners in Morocco
The health of political prisoners in Moroccan jails continues to decline at an alarming rate, raising serious concerns about the treatment and medical care provided to these individuals. Reports from the Sahrawi League for the Protection of Political Prisoners in Moroccan Jails (LPPS) highlight the case of Ahmed El Bachir Ahmed Sbai, a prominent figure in the struggle for Sahrawi rights, who is suffering from deliberate medical neglect while serving a life sentence in the Central Prison of Kenitra, Morocco.
Ahmed El Bachir Ahmed Sbai's sister has brought to light the grave situation concerning her brother's health, stating that he has been subjected to intentional medical negligence. This negligence has not only worsened his overall health status but has also led to significant vision loss due to the absence of essential treatments and medications. Despite numerous appeals and requests directed at the administration of the Central Prison of Kenitra regarding his deteriorating health condition, no action has been taken to address the urgent medical needs of Ahmed Sbai.
Further testimonies submitted to the LPPS indicate that Ahmed Sbai has not received any eye examinations at an external hospital for the past five years, a period during which his health has continued to decline without appropriate medical intervention. Additionally, he suffers from hypersensitivity in his eyes, a condition exacerbated by the aforementioned medical neglect.
Moreover, the circumstances surrounding his imprisonment have posed further health risks. Reports indicate that Ahmed Sbai has experienced episodes of suffocation while engaged in maintenance and painting work within the prison cells. This work was conducted without proper consideration for his chronic health issues, particularly his heart conditions. Such negligence not only violates basic human rights but also highlights the urgent need for reform in the treatment of political prisoners in Moroccan detention facilities.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
