Deadly Congo Prison Break Leaves 129 Dead and Dozens Injured in Makala Prison Chaos

Tragic prison break in Kinshasa's Makala Prison leaves 129 dead and dozens injured, highlighting security and human rights issues in the DRC.

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At least 129 people were killed in a failed prison break at Makala Prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

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According to Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani, 24 inmates were shot dead by authorities, while dozens of others suffocated or were trampled in the chaos. 

Tragically, some female prisoners were reportedly raped during the incident. The total number of casualties is still preliminary, with 59 others injured. 

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The prison break resulted in significant property damage, including the destruction of administrative buildings, the infirmary, and the food depot. 

Prison breaks are common in the DRC due to ongoing conflicts, often leading to mass escapes of inmates.

  

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