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![[Benin] Prisoners at Benin's overcrowded Abomey prison often go hungry. Inmates rely on outsiders to bring them food. [Date picture taken: 07/05/2006]](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/20067517.jpg.webp?itok=rQl1tjT1 "Prisoners at Benin's overcrowded Abomey prison often go hungry. Inmates rely on outsiders to bring them food.")
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