Dispelling Misinformation: Clarifying conditions at Obo Prison in Mandalay

In response to recent disinformation circulating on social media, alleging the abuse of women political inmates at Obo Prison in Mandalay.

The false information suggests mistreatment, such as early morning baths and enforced formal positions on an open-air balcony, leading to widespread illness among inmates with no access to treatment. An official from the Prison Department contends that staff at Obo Prison strictly adhere to the Prisons Act, established laws, orders, and directives.

The department maintains that there is no evidence of psychological violence, rudeness, or personal assaults against inmates. The Prison Department emphasizes its commitment to conducting daily routines in accordance with the law. The alleged mistreatment is a fabricated narrative propagated by illegal and destructive media outlets to cause misunderstandings on the prison staff and the practices of the Prison Department.