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Senegal: why women have an especially tough time in prisons?
Maïmouna Diouf served several years in a women's prison, found guilty of infanticide, a charge she denies. She says conditions were harsh — dirty mattresses on the floor, a lack of sufficient food and hygiene products.
Source: NPR (14/03/2026)