Originally published on August 17, 2014, at ForceChange.com
Target: Bujar Nishani, President of Albania
Goal: Reduce the numerous cases of police brutality, corruption, and human rights abuse in Albanian prisons
Investigations reveal multiple cases of Albanian police officers using excessive force and often beating suspects during interrogations to elicit confessions. Albanian jails are reported to be in such poor condition as to constitute inhuman treatment. Reports of torture committed by prison guards are rarely investigated, while the courts rarely prosecute corrupt government officials.
According to the U.S. State Department, corruption in all branches of the Albanian government is pervasive. With a mountain of evidence against them, high profile government officials are often found not guilty in court. Many other corrupt officials never have charges brought up against them.
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