The story highlights the severe injustices faced by women and children in a prison setting, where they are held captive not for their own actions, but as pawns to pressure their male relatives who may have escaped detention. The narrative paints a grim picture of their suffering, filled with emotional turmoil from seeing loved ones disappear and experiencing physical abuse themselves. The author references Fyodor Dostoyevsky's notion that a society's civilization can be assessed by its treatment of prisoners and quotes Peter Beneson regarding global injustices of imprisonment and torture for dissenting opinions. The focus then shifts to male detainees, particularly Mr. D, who is forced to exercise despite suffering from serious health issues, like tuberculosis. His mistreatment continues as he is chained to his hospital bed and subjected to relentless interrogation despite his deteriorating condition. The story encapsulates the heartlessness of the authorities and the inhumane conditions that both men and women endure in this oppressive environment, underscoring the broader theme of human rights violations.

by Valibhai Musa in English Travel stories

Writen by Valibhai Musa

Category Travel stories