ON 7 May 2026, an inspection team from the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, led by Members U Than Win and U Ohn Khaing, carried out a field inspection of the Aikalaung Agriculture, Livestock and Vocational Training Camp (Labour Camp) in Taikkyi Township, Yangon Region. This inspection was conducted under Sections 43 and 44 of the Commission’s Law.
During the inspection at the labour camp, the team visited prisoners in their dormitories and enquired about matters relating to the fundamental rights of the prisoners, including the living and food conditions, access to healthcare services, and medical treatment for injuries sustained in the workplace. Further enquiries were made regarding the availability of sufficient purified drinking water, the arrangements for physical exercise and sports on off days, and the measures taken to facilitate for accessing the camp library. The team also examined the right to freedom of religion, the situation of allowing family visits and the receipt of items issued by the camp and those sent by family members. Additionally, the team inspected whether there was any discrimination in work assignments, any instances of torture, and the status of workplace safety measures implemented.
The inspection team also inspected various facilities, including the dormitories, the prison clinic, the library, the kitchen, the food warehouse, water purifiers, the cleanliness of internal and external sewage systems, and the Commission donated knowledgeable books for prisoners to read and study.
The findings and recommendations from the inspection visits will be sent to the relevant department for necessary action in line with the Commission’s law. — MNHRC
