Statement from Friends of Corfu Prison School regarding inmates΄ hunger strike

The Cultural Association - Friends of Corfu Prison School has published a statement regarding the problem that has arisen from the hunger strike of inmates at Corfu Prison:

"The events that have been unfolding for quite some time at Corfu Prison with the hunger strike of a significant number of inmates, escalating day by day, seriously concern our Association as they, among other things, it is also affecting the functioning of the School.

Already, The teaching staff has expressed concern about the health of the students at the school, who attend class exhausted and can barely stand in the classroom due to their participation in a hunger strike.

We call on every relevant authority to address the issues affecting Corfu Prison to ensure its smooth operation. We also call on all local, state, and institutional bodies, as well as the public, to become aware of the conditions prevailing in Corfu Prison."