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Australia: violent assaults, self-harm incidents, use of 'chemical agents' occuring at Darwin prison
Violent assaults and incidents of self-harm are occurring regularly inside Darwin's overcrowded prison, with government documents also revealing the use of "chemical agents" by officers.
Source: ABC news (11/05/2025)