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According to the Justice for Prisoners Network, women in Iraqi prisons face rampant sexual assault and harassment, often during interrogations, with thousands detained without trial. Overcrowding further worsens conditions, with some facilities holding up to ten times their capacity.
Despite the passage of a general amnesty law in 2024 aimed at addressing overcrowding, systemic issues persist, and advocates continue to call for urgent reforms and better treatment for prisoners, particularly women.
