AN inspection team led by Commissioners of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Dr Than Myint and U Tin Ko Ko conducted the inspection of Kyauktan Police Lock-up, Kyauktan Township Court Detention Centre and Kyauktan Home for the Aged in Kyauktan Township, Thanlyin District, Yangon Region, yesterday under Sections 43 and 44 of the Commission’s Law.
During the inspection at Kyauktan Police Lock-up and Kyauktan Township Court Detention Centre, the MNHRC team inspected the conditions of detainees during the remand period, whether any torture occurred while in custody, and whether there were opportunities to meet with family members, the disposal of sewage and the overall cleanliness of the lock-up and detention centre as well as the arrangements for food provision, the conditions of meeting with family members and access to legal assistance during the court appearance period.
During the visit at Kyauktan Home for the Aged, the inspection team met elderly residents in their living quarters and assessed a range of conditions, including the provision of healthcare services, food and nutritional support, access to clean drinking and household water, freedom of religion and belief, and the overall hygiene and sanitation standards of dormitories, bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens. They also inquired about arrangements for recreation and relaxation, occasional counselling, the accessibility of pension payments for eligible residents, and the availability of social pension support for those aged 85 and above. The team extended warm words of encouragement to 22 elderly individuals residing at the facility.
The inspection team will send its findings and recommendations to the relevant department for necessary action under the Commission’s law. — MNHRC
