Prison officials allow a unique look inside Kharkiv corrections facilities

From: Ukrainian Weekly, The | Date: April 27, 2003| Author: Nunka, Andrew | Copyright information


Ukrainian Weekly, The

04-27-2003

KHARKIV, Ukraine - In a very rare move, high-ranking prison officials here,
usually known for their strident secrecy, opened their doors to
journalists, academics and a local theater troupe for a look inside
correctional facilities in the Kharkiv Oblast and a unique interaction with
prisoners incarcerated there.

The move was the first of the Arabesque troupe's three-part plan to draw
attention to Ukraine's pr...

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