criticism of the facility commenced at its inception in 2007. Despite all reports and criticisms, the facility continued functioning as a detention facility for third country nationals until mid-March 2012, all held under identical conditions, regardless of their age. 1.a. Detention Conditions The minors¶V FHOO FHOO QR  LV D FORVHG UHFWDQJXODU FHPHQW Vpace, with the capacity of approximately 35 - 40 persons. The entrance consists of floor to ceiling bars. All detention cells are placed next to each other ± except the cell for female detainees. All cells face the same closed, dark and dirty corridor, which separates the cells from the rest of the building through a heavy door, mostly kept closed, hindering any additional air or sunlight from coming in, and prohibits any contact with the outside world. Like all the cells in Fylakeio, the living area for minors is poorly and inadequately lit and ventilated, with only one window so highly placed that natural light is only possible in the early morning hours. x Complete lack of sanitation: the cell is consistently filthy; there are few toilet facilities available, and the permanent drain dysfunctions causes the cell to be consistently flooded by water and sewage. x The cell is furnished but with rows of bunk beds on two levels. There are inadequate numbers of sheets, mattresses and blanquettes, and those provided were in unacceptable condition, never being cleaned or renewed. Hot water was rarely available. Custodial authorities did not provide personal hygiene products (such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo or toilet paper) on a regular or consistent basis. In this regard, the assistance of Doctors without Borders was invaluable for al 15