Crisis in Trinidad and Tobago: State of Emergency Extended Amid Prison Scandal
The state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago has been extended following revelations by the attorney general that the nation’s prison system is compromised. With high-risk prisoners moved to military bases, allegations of corruption among prison staff and attorneys persist, prompting heightened security measures.
In a decisive move, Trinidad and Tobago's lawmakers have voted to extend the current state of emergency after shocking revelations about the nation's compromised prison system surfaced. The attorney general implicated prison officers and some attorneys in aiding inmates accused of plotting against high-ranking officials.
The administration recently relocated high-risk prisoners to military bases in an effort to curb criminal activities orchestrated from within prisons. Authorities accuse jailed gang leaders of planning assassinations and other felonies with the assistance of accomplices on the outside.
With the emergency now prolonged for an additional three months, the government aims to clamp down on remaining threats. The extension comes as the twin-island nation remembers a historical coup attempt 35 years ago, underscoring the severity of the current situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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