25 Jun 2024

Concerns over lack of staff in Tonga's prisons after fatal attack

From , 6:01 am on 25 June 2024
Huatolitoli prison, Tonga

Huatolitoli prison, Tonga Photo: Kaniva Tonga

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Concerns are being raised about a lack of staff in Tonga's prisons, following a brutal attack on a psychiatric nurse on June 8th.

The nurse later died from his injuries in hospital on the16th.

RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins spoke with RNZ Pacific Tonga correspondent, Kalafi Moala.