While the United Nations issued recommendations to improve the human rights situation at immigration facilities in Japan, an Italian man in his 50s who was detained at a facility in Tokyo was found lying down in his room on the morning of the 18th, and later died. did.
He is believed to have attempted suicide.
According to the Immigration Services Agency, just after 7:20 am on the 18th, an Italian man in his 50s who had been detained at the facility of the Tokyo Immigration Services Agency fell unconscious in his room. staff found.
The man was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead about two hours later.
The man was alone in this room, and the staff confirmed that he was standing up around 6:00 am that day. Authorities believe the man attempted suicide.
The man has been housed since the 25th of last month, and no suicide note has been found.
Since 2007, 17 foreigners have died from illness or suicide at immigration facilities in Japan.
In response to this situation, the United Nations commission reviewing the human rights situation in each country recommended the Japanese government to improve the response in the facility this month.
The Immigration Services Agency commented, "We take it very seriously. We would like to consider the necessary measures after confirming the facts."