cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/20747975

There are over 100 Myanmar nationals who, despite having completed their sentences and paid all their fines for illegally staying in Manipur State, are still being held at Imphal Prison. Their families are allowed to contact them once a week.

Family members of those imprisoned say they are facing difficulties in raising 50,000 rupees because they have been fleeing conflict and lack stable employment.

  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Most people in the US can’t afford an unexpected $600 bill, let alone refugees from an impoverished country that have been incarcerated. Cruel