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Palau Jail Inmate Dies After Being Set on Fire, Raising Fresh Questions About Prison Safety

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (December 29, 2025) — An inmate who was set on fire inside Koror Jail last weekend died in the hospital on Saturday, Dec. 27, despite earlier statements by Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) Director Elobt that his burn injuries were not serious, intensifying scrutiny of safety, oversight and transparency at […]

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