Poggioreale prison inmate dies by suicide in Naples

A 54-year-old inmate has died by suicide in a cell at the Poggioreale prison in Naples. This incident marks the sixth suicide recorded in Campania's penitentiary institutions since the beginning of the year.

Samuele Ciambriello, the Regional Campania Guarantor for Detainee Rights, has called for urgent institutional action to address the growing crisis. He noted that across Italy, there have been 59 suicides in prisons this year, with six occurring in the Campania region. Additionally, 145 deaths from other causes have been recorded in Italian penitentiaries.

Ciambriello emphasized the need for a coordinated response that addresses vulnerability both inside and outside prison walls. He highlighted that out of approximately 64,000 detainees in Italy, about 40,000 belong to highly vulnerable categories, including individuals with mental health issues, immigrants without family support, and those struggling with addiction. The Guarantor stressed that alternative detention measures must be supported by a stable network of assistance involving health services, social organizations, and local communities to prevent such tragedies.