Ramzi Briki

Inside Prison

The late Ramzi Briki was placed in pre-trial detention and committed to Mahdia civil prison in October 2023. He went on a hunger strike that began on Friday 22 December 2023 and led to his death on Sunday 24 December 2023 at 8:55 p.m. His brother visited him on Thursday 21 December 2023 and affirmed that he was in good health.
The administration of Mahdia civil prison was aware that the victim suffered from diabetes and needed insulin doses and constant medical follow-up. It did not inform the victim's family of the death; the family learned of it by chance, and the news was confirmed when the victim's brother went to the Hiboun National Security post on Monday 25 December 2023 at 11 a.m. When he went from there to Mahdia civil prison, he stated that he observed a state of tension and agitation because of the death, adding that the prison director was not aware of the death at the time.