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The Situation of Minors in Prison in CAR

By Isidore M'BAYO | LNC Translation into English by Susan CARTER-JONES l LNC

(Bangui, August 2, 2026 | LAMINE MEDIA) During July, Claudine Bagaza-Dini—a lawyer with the Central African Republic Bar and the NGO Lawyers Without Borders (ASF)—conducted an investigation into minors held in prisons in the Central African Republic; the findings are far from encouraging. Indeed, the investigation highlights several shortcomings in the treatment of children deprived of their liberty, such as dilapidated infrastructure, a lack of spaces adapted for minors, insufficient educational and psychosocial support, and the frequent use of pre-trial detention. These realities raise questions regarding respect for children's rights and compliance with national and international juvenile justice standards. According to Claudine Bagaza-Dini, this study underscores the need for prison system reform and advocates for alternative solutions over the deprivation of liberty, which should remain an exceptional measure.

For: LAMINE MEDIA (in FR and GB)

Date: August 2, 2026

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