Which is the worst country to have jail time in and why?

north korea, dude got killed over a poster

After seeing Midnight Express (1978), well, Turkey?

Eritrea, Yemen, Sudan

probably somewhere with overcrowded prisons and weak human rights enforcement, where conditions are harsh and due process isn’t guaranteed so you’re basically at the mercy of the system

North Korea because you will probably be killed after it or in the meantime

never been but I would imagine North Korean would suck. But also any country that doesn't speak your language...would be difficult

Hard to crown a single “worst,” but a few countries are consistently mentioned for having especially harsh prison conditions — like North Korea, Eritrea, and Syria. In places like North Korea, prison (and labor camps) can mean forced labor, extreme punishment, and almost no legal protections. In Syria, especially during and after the civil war, reports have described torture, overcrowding, and inhumane treatment. Eritrea is known for indefinite detention, often without trial, and severe conditions. What makes these places stand out isn’t just strict laws — it’s the lack of transparency, due process, and basic human rights. In some cases, people can be detained for years without formal charges, and families may not even know where they are. So it’s less about “worst country” and more about systems where accountability is low and prisoners have little to no protection.

Could be America because of how much movies and series about prisons