20 BRUTAL Prisons With The MOST Terrifying Punishments

[Music] hidden away in the corners of the world are prisons known for their brutal and terrifying punishments where inmates endure harsh inhumane conditions and The Echoes of their suffering remain locked away behind towering walls imagine a world where human rights become nonexistent and the fate of inmates are tossed into the hands of sadistic correctional officers whose mission differs greatly from Rehabilitation What Becomes of hardened criminals who find themselves locked away in these hell holes join us as we unveil the 20 most brutal prisons with terrifying punishments number 20 adx Florence United States of America from

the moment it was set up and opened in 1994 adx was designed to be the penitentiary for the most notorious and dangerous criminals in America the United States Penitentiary administrative maximum facility adx in the Fremont County of Colorado is dubbed the Alcatraz of the Rockies and is said to be the most secure prison and the one with no record of anyone ever escaping from it originally designed to accommodate up to 474 inmates the facility has never reached full capacity and is notorious for housing inmates deemed too dangerous or high-profile for even Maximum Security Prison an

example is Joseph Romano who was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to murder the judge and prosecutor who sentenced him for a coin fraud operation while in prison he plotted to kill an undercover officer leading to his transfer to Florence most inmates at Florence have extensive histories of committing violent crimes including murder against Corrections Officers and fellow inmates hence they are kept in administrative segregation spending up to 23 hours a day in solitary confinement small soundproof cells made of concrete with a narrow slit for a window which allows very limited natural light during their

hour outside the cell they are kept under restraint and can exercise or make a phone call if permitted their diet is restricted for safety and some cells have showers to minimize inmate handling by correctional officers the extreme isolation and lack of human interaction at the prison lead lead to severe psychological effects on inmates including depression anxiety hallucinations and human rights organizations and mental health experts criticize the prison's conditions arguing that they are a form of psychological torture number 19 lante France before public executions were banned lante prison in Paris France was known for public execution

of prisoners by the guillotine these executions were usually carried out in the courtyard of the prison until the act itself was banned in 1939 established in 1867 with 500 cells lante is Infamous for severe overcrowding poor sanitation extreme isolation violence and a high suicide rate of prisoners when the cells were increased to 1,000 in 1900 presently the prison has a total of about 2,000 inmates that are divided into 14 sections lante has housed notorious criminals political prisoners and famous inmates like jacqu mzin and Carlos The Jackal and inmates like Michael vour and Leon doe who

have escaped from it other inmates have reported cramped conditions inadequate access to clean water psychological stress from isolation and abuse from guards for a long time attempts have been made to reform lante with renovations to improve living conditions and reduce overcrowding and this became possible when the prison was temporarily shut down in 2014 for renovations however the parole section still remained in operation number 18 bang kuang prison Thailand the severely overpopulated Thai prison that was originally designed for 3,500 prisoners currently houses more than 8,000 inmates most of them being long-term prison ERS foreign prisoners and

death row inmates from outside it looks like a regular prison with high walls and razor wires on the fence but walking by the fence is enough to give you chills the horror within is unmatched as prisoners of this facility are subjected to harsh labor and terrible living conditions inmates as much as 25 are crammed together in cells that are actually made for half of the number and inadequate access to basic amenities such as Medical Care nutrition and hygiene are quite common inmates live under a strict regime with many required to perform hard labor and wear

leg irons especially new inmates and those on death row the prison is notorious for its high number of death row inmates as high as 510 as at 2018 and executions mostly carried out by lethal injection life inside bang kuang is challenging with minimal and poor quality food inadequate health care and reports of violence and abuse the presence of many foreign inmates adds to the complexities as they face additional hardships due to language barriers and being far from home despite some educational and vocational training programs the overall conditions contribute to severe mental stress among prisoners number

17 tadmore prison Syria originally built as a military barracks in the desert by French mandate authorities in the 1930s tadmore was later converted into a prison and gained infamy during Haz al-assad's regime and continued under Bashar al-assad tadmore was used to incarcerate political prisoners including those opposing the Assad regime symbolizing political repression with the most infamous incident occurring on June 27th 1980 when an estimated 1,000 prisoners were executed in retaliation for a fa failed assassination attempt on HZ al- Assad notorious for systematic torture including beatings electric shocks and forced painful positions the inmates at tadmore

face extreme inhumane living conditions such as severe overcrowding inadequate nutrition and poor sanitation leading to a high mortality rate in the words of Palestinian writer Salam Kyle who was incarcerated in tadmore for 2 years he says it is the worst place in the world and argues that the place is not a prison because people have human rights in prison and instead he says one has nothing when in tadmore except fear and horror prisoners face brutal torture and whippings in the hands of the jailers who have the license to do anything including kill the prisoners if

need be in 2001 the prison was closed down and reopened in 2011 only to be blown up by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in 2015 number 16 Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary California known simply as Alcatraz the main prison in San Francisco Bay was built from 1910 to 1912 as a United States military prison Alcatraz gained notoriety as one of the toughest federal prisons in the United States operating from 1934 to 1963 its remote location and strong currents made Escape nearly impossible earning it the nickname The Rock the prison housed notorious inmates like Al Capone

and the Birdman of Alcatraz contributing to its Infamous reputation inmates endured harsh conditions in small solitary cells with minimal Privileges and strict routines disciplinary measures included solitary confinement for rule infractions leading to severe psychological stress among prisoners that were enough to test a person's sanity several inmates committed suicide while incarcerated at Alcatraz a notable example being Ed vka while other mutilated themselves as a result of the psychological trauma they faced there the prison itself was so strict that The Escape of three inmates inspired a movie called Escape from Alcatraz about its tough security and harsh

treatment of prisoners the prison was closed in 1963 but was re open to the public as a museum number 15 chin Chung prison China prisoners and inmates in chin Chung prison China face dehumanization on all levels from the moment they enter the prison they are no longer addressed by name but by numbers the number usually a four digigit is significant as the first two digits refer to the year you entered the prison while the last two refer to your sequential number in prison prison inmates face several challenges like rationed food portions according to age crime

committed social status outside and within the prison additionally prisoners are only allowed to shower once a week or a month depending on your conduct and also have to earn the right to exercise the sleeping pattern is no better as inmates are under strict orders to sleep with their hands above the sheet with the light Sun so the guards can see them clearly with all these in mind mind the most interesting fact about the chinchang prison is that prisoners are not executed and instead are put through hard labor as it is believed they will be useful

to the society in that regard as a high- ranking prison famous inmates of Chin Chang include Kang xeng and Shu J number 14 black dolphin Russia a prison where inmates are made to stand and are forbidden to rest or sit for roughly 16 hours daily from the moment they are up till bedtime definitely deserves a spot on this list the black dolphin prison in Russia is a highly notorious criminal facility known for very strict measures and actions taken against prisoners being one of the oldest prisons in Russia inmates are blindfolded on their way to the

prison to eliminate chances of them planning Escape by mapping out the prison it is interesting to note that the prison houses the most notorious criminals terrorists cannibals and serial murderers and all of its inmates are serving a life imprisonment sentence daily these prisoners are forced to exercise for 90 minutes at which time their cells are searched for contrabands the only things allowed for the prisoners are newspapers radio and books along with them being fed sour soup four times a day while a guard makes rounds every 15 minutes prisoners are expected to respond to every command

with yes sir a typical depiction of the Tactical maximum control that exists there the prison's high security measures aim to tightly control inmates movements and behavior emphasizing discipline and preventing potential violence or escapes number 13 Riker's Island New York the amount of violence and abuse that goes on in Riker's Island prison New York has brought the facility under huge scrutiny and several rulings against the New York government one of the most notorious activities conducted in Riker's prison is the strip search act where people arrested even on misdemeanor charges are forced to remove their clothes and

subjected to private cavity searches that can take hours also worthy of note is the use of inmates especially adolescents and teenagers as enforcers this activity has been subtly encouraged by the guards and correctional officers as the enforcers are used to intimidate attack and subject fellow inmates to inhumane activities and punishments it has been seen as a form of control amongst inmates and has been proven to have devastating effects on inmates who have ended up at Rikers among these are other activities of force like physical assault when an inmate refuses to be strip searched brutality isolation

and even molestation by fellow inmates strict and extreme punishments by guards have often led to the death of inmates on more than one occasion in recent years there have been efforts to reform or even close Riker's Island due to its troubled history advocates for Criminal Justice Reform argue for alternatives to incarceration and improvements in conditions for those held there number 12 Poes Moore prison South Africa the violence that exists within the wall of pmore prison in Cape Town South Africa is unrivaled the hierarchy and gang groups within the prison determines whether an inmate survives or

not do due to the desperate conditions of the prison there have been attempts by inmates to escape and break out pmore was originally made to detain about 4,000 prisoners but there are reports of more than 7,000 inmates incarcerated there with the numbers fluctuating daily for this reason overpopulation crowding and limited infrastructure are the least of the problems of the inmates poor living conditions ventilation and medical conditions lead to disease diseases like tuberculosis being common as many as 40 prisoners are made to share a bungalow cell with several people sharing double and triple bunk beds with

the presence of gang groups inmates and rival gangs regularly experience Riot outbreaks and violence some of which also involves prison staff since the incarceration and release of South African former president Nelson Mandela various human rights organizations have criticized pmore for its treatment of prisoners calling attention to issues of abuse and neglect number 11 kamedi prison Nairobi prisoners at cedi prison have been reported to die from poor health conditions and diseases in 2009 a CA outbreak in the prison led to the death of at least eight prisoners in the facility originally established in 1955 kamiti prison

was the incarceration point for several political prisoners in the 980s and early 90s as well as the execution place for most criminals imprisoned there since its setup the prison has been known for very poor living conditions and scarcity of water as inmates are made to fetch buckets of water daily for use while it was built for, 1400 prisoners it currently holds more than twice that amount as within the prison inmates face dehumanizing acts of violence in the form of sodomy and brutal beatings by wers fortunately the living itions have slightly improved since the government in

2002 but it is still one of the most notorious prisons to ever exist number 10 San Quenton California San Quenton in California is the oldest penitentiary in California established in 1852 it is the largest death row prison for male inmates in the United States known for hosting some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in history like Edward bunker San Quenton has a history that is dark because it is old several facilities in the prison have become unhealthy outdated old and dirty putting the life and health of inmates there in danger of diseases the disturbing

news however is that the prison inmates face lots of abuse from the guards and officers gangs and gangs related violence is prevalent in the prison leading to episodes of violent killings and attacks between inmates within the prison inmates are subjected to several hours of of isolation torture and beatings as a form of control from the correctional officers the harsh environments faced by the inmates have inspired movies documentaries television programs and books number nine Camp 22 North Korea when it comes to harsh treatment capitalism and total Authority North Korea already has a reputation however things take

a step further when we think about the Maximum Security Prison of the country Camp 22 or herong concentration camp in North Korea is Infamous for its extreme secrecy and brutal treatment of inmates designed for political prisoners including entire families under the guilt by association rule the camp subjected inmates to hard labor in mines factories and farms under severe conditions even guards and prison staff at some point were victims of these harsh treatments as reports from defectors and satellite imagery revealed widespread brutality including physical abuse torture and executions inmates endured malnutrition disease and inadequate access to

basic needs like food and Medical Care leading to high mortality rates living conditions in Camp 22 were dire with severe overcrowding and isolation from the outside world psychological torture including threats and forced witnessing of punishments compounded the physical suffering despite reports of its closure in 2012 the exact status of Camp 22 remains unclear but it stands tall as a stark symbol of the severe human rights abuses within North Korea's prison system number eight gar prison Rwanda if there is one thing Rwanda is known for it is violence brutality and bloodshed the real life violence That

Shook the internet years years ago and inspired a movie is what the country is still known for formerly called mahanga prison the garama prison in Rwanda is notorious for its severe conditions characterized by significant overcrowding poor sanitation inadequate food and insufficient Health Care it has been called the deadliest prison because about 7,000 inmates are crammed into the facility leading to most prisoners standing in small cells lacking proper space and access to clean water leading to widespread diseases and malnutrition due to the extreme conditions about eight prisoners die every day from one disease or the other

including Gang Green the treatment of inmates in garama prison is Harsh with reports of physical and psychological abuse by prison guards inmates often endure beatings intimidation and forced labor under extreme conditions without proper compensation human rights organizations have have raised concerns about these abuses highlighting the need for significant reforms to address the violations of basic human rights and international standards for prisoner treatment in Rwanda number seven El Rodeo Venezuela lack of basic amenities is the major problem in El Rodeo prison in Venezuela adequate food clean water and Health Care is a luxury and is often

times used as a weapon by the corrupt officials to control the violent inmates of the prison inmates and prisoners are treated according to their social standing and what they have to offer and what this means is that prisoners of influence get slightly more fair treatment than nobody's or inmates seen as the bottom of the food chain as a result of this the bottom Barrel faces harsher treatment from prison officials than others additionally gang groups are quite common in the prison and it determines whether or not an inmate gets access to the basics they need to

survive in the hellhole all of these along with the unsanitary conditions caused by overpopulation makes deadly diseases very common among prisoners as well as gang riots in a bid to secure the bare minimum available for the prisoners despite government attempts at reform and Military attempts to control the riot the issue Remains the Same highlighting the need for a comprehensive transformation of the prison and life therein number six pesty prison Romania pest prison in Romania stands out in history for its extreme brutality particularly during the late 1940s and early 1950s under the Communist Regime initially designed

to house political prisoners it became the epicenter of a horrifying re-education experiment a program aimed to forcibly convert anti-communist activists intellectuals students and religious members to the regime's ideology through systematic and S torture the prison's environment was marked by extreme physical and psychological abuse where inmates endured Relentless beatings electric shocks and forced labor additionally they were subjected to severe malnutrition lack of medical care and overcrowded living conditions further exacerbating their suffering the most infamous aspect of pesti prison was the re-education experiment led by yugen Sanu an inmate turned torturer the program's goal was to completely

dismantle the prisoners identities and loyalties using methods that included intense physical torture and psychological manipulation prisoners were forced to denounce and physically assault their peers creating an atmosphere of constant fear and betrayal this period which lasted from 1949 to 951 was characterized by acts of humiliation and degradation where in inmates were coerced into performing degrading acts against their will with the effects leaving lasting psychological scars on the survivors when details of the torture program emerged it caused both National and international outrage and the post experiment trials held some responsible parties accountable leading to the execution

of yugen turcanu and others involved in the atrocities subscribers pick imagine being suspended in midair with your body straining under harsh conditions all in the name of punishment this and scenarios worse than this are common in prisons and Correctional Facilities all over the world The Haunting image captures the brutal reality faced by inmates in some of the world's most notorious prisons and they range from extreme isolation to physical torture and dehumanizing activities that make one wonder if they deserve such punishment what about you do you think they are deserving of those acts because of their

crimes let us know number five Evan prison Iran reports and testimonies of former inmates of Evan prison is enough to send chills down anyone's spine While most prisons face the issue of overcrowding and its Associated problems Evan prison has a different kind of problem with its inmates being victims of extreme torture often for the extraction of information or for no concrete reason located in Northern Teran Iran it was established in 1972 under the reign of Muhammad Rea Pahlavi the last Sha of Iran the prison's notoriety grew following the Iranian Revolution of 1979 as the new

regime intensified its Crackdown on opposition and thus Evan became synonymous with severe human rights abuses with numerous reports of brutal interrogations and torture physical and psychological torture is common with methods including beating solitary confinement mock executions and sexual abuse legal rights are frequently disregarded with many inmates denied Fair trials or legal representation resulting in arbitrary and harsh sentences high-profile incidents like the 1988 prison massacre where thousands of political prisoners were executed remains one of the most egregious examples of the prison's brutality and is one of the situations that brought Global attention to the prison the

case of Zara kazimi a Canadian Iranian journalist who died in Evan after being tortured highlighted the Extreme Measures used against detainees human rights lawyer nasin saud's repeated imprisonments for her activism have also underscored the ongoing repression these cases among others have attracted significant media coverage and criticism from the International Community leading to sanctions and further scrutiny of Iran's human rights record number four dibakar Prison turkey drbaker prison located in Southeastern turkey gained infamy for its brutal conditions and harsh treatment of inmates especially during the 1980s and 1990s built and opened after the 1980 military coup

it quickly became a primary detention center for Kurdish activists political dissidents and alleged members of the Kurdistan Workers Party pkk the prison was was famous for severe overcrowding with inmates crammed into small unsanitary cells the lack of proper food and Medical Care increased the suffering leading to widespread disease and malnutrition reports from this period showcase extreme torture methods including beatings electric shocks Etc one of the most harrowing aspects of debaker prison was the death Corridor a section of the prison Infamous for the torture and execu tions carried out there the 1982 hunger strikes by Kurdish

prisoners brought International attention to the prison's conditions resulting in several inmate deaths these strikes brought to light the prisoners desperation and the Extreme Measures they were willing to take to protest their treatment despite the global outcry the Turkish government at the time did little to address these abuses allowing the situation to continue largely unabated although some reforms have been made in recent years issues such as overcrowding and poor conditions Still Remains in many Turkish prisons including debaker human rights organizations continue to monitor these conditions and advocate for improvements underscoring the importance of upholding human rights

standards in detention facilities number three Mendoza prison Argentina Mendoza prison officially known as Prison number one of Mendoza Argentina has garnered a notorious reputation due to several critical issues plaguing its operations one of the primary concerns is severe overcrowding which has led to deplorable living conditions for inmates overcrowding often results in insufficient access to basic necessities such as sanitation facilities Health Care Services an adequate living space exacerbating tensions among the inmate population this overcrowding also contributes to an environment ripe for violence and gang activity an issue that further compromises the safety and well-being of both

inmates and prison staff organizations have consistently raised alarms about Mendoza prison's treatment of inmates reports of abuse including physical violence and neglect highlight the dangerous conditions within the facility inmates often face challenges accessing legal representation and Medical Care another problem that also increases their vulnerability meanwhile the prison's shortcomings in providing effective Rehabilitation programs further compound these issues and limits efforts to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society upon their release number two gani prison Georgia gani Prison in tibilisi Georgia became Infamous after the 2012 Scandal that exposed human rights violations against the

inmat video footage revealed shocking scenes of inmates being physically beaten and sexually abused by prison guards this Revelation sparked widespread outrage both domestically and internationally prompting calls for immediate reforms within Georgia's prison system the incidents at gani exposed systemic issues such as lack of oversight abuse of power by prison officials and inadequate conditions for inmates in response to the Scandal Georgia initiated efforts to reform its Prison System including improvements at gani prison these reforms aimed to enhance transparency accountability and conditions within the facility measures included increased monitoring of prison operations training for staff on human

rights standards and efforts to reduce overcrowding through legal reforms while progress has been made in some areas the abuse at gani underscores ongoing challenges in ensuring Humane treatment and adequate conditions for prisoners in Georgia number one maraio prison Venezuela Venezuela's maraio prison system is globally notorious for its severe overcrowding with 3,700 inmates crammed into a facility built for only 700 one can only imagine what it is like in such conditions chronic understaffing where there's just one guard for every 150 inmates coupled with limited funding severely impedes efforts to maintain order in maraio violent gangs dominate

turning the prison into a lawless and perilous Place basic necessities such as food are inadequate and living conditions are appalling with hygiene and cleanliness often ignored as inmates face daily struggles to survive in an environment that lacks the fundamental elements required for Humane living the Relentless cycle of violence in Las ban persists due to frequent clashes among inmates driven by the unbearable stress and frustration stemming from the harsh conditions the combination of overcrowding resource scarcity and rampant violence makes Las saona prison an exceptionally dangerous and challenging environment thank you for watching see you in the

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