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Thousands of ill inmates released from Congo’s main prison to ease overcrowding
Congo's minister of justice says nearly 1,700 ill inmates have been released from the country's largest prison as part of an effort to thin out Congo's overcrowded prisons.
Over 1,500 inmates released from DR Congo's infamous Makala prison
Nearly 1,700 ill inmates were released Monday from DR Congo’s largest prison, the minister of justice said, as part of an effort to thin out the country's overcrowded prisons. Makala prison, Congo’s largest penitentiary with a capacity for 1,
Hundreds of 'seriously ill' prisoners freed in DR Congo
Some 1,685 "seriously ill" inmates have been released from one of the most notorious prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest move to tackle overcrowding. The release began at Makala Prison in the capital, Kinshasa, on Sunday.
DR Congo opposition calls for release of political prisoners at protest
The parties called for the release of Jean-Marc Kabund, leader of the Alliance for Change party; Mike Mukebayi, a former member of the provincial parliament for Together for the Republic; and Seth Kikuni,
Protect Women and Girls in DR Congo’s Prisons
A September 9 internal report by the United Nations Population Fund found that 268 out of the 348 women held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Makala prison were victims of rape and other sexual violence when an attempted prison break earlier this month turned deadly.
DR Congo releases 1,685 seriously ill inmates from overcrowded Makala Prison
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Democratic Republic of the Congo releases 1,685 ailing prisoners amid overcrowding
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) released 1685 mostly ill inmates from the country's largest prison on Sunday amid ongoing efforts to reduce overcrowding at the facility. The release from
Congo frees 600 inmates at main prison in a bid to ease overcrowding
Authorities in Congo say 600 prisoners in the country's main prison have been freed as part of a process aimed at ...
Congo Releases More Than 700 Inmates After a Deadly Stampede
At least 129 people died when inmates tried to escape from Makala Prison, where conditions are abysmal and overcrowding is a ...
Authorities told DRC's Makala prison was set to erupt before deadly riot
Congolese authorities were warned of a situation “on the verge of explosion” at the notorious Makala prison, which witnessed ...
Protesters in Congo call for the release of political prisoners, including 3 top opposition figures
Hundreds have protested in front of Congo’s top court to demand the release of political prisoners, including the country’s ...
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2,000 inmates suddenly released from "hell on earth"
Congolese Justice Minister Constant Mutamba initiated a large-scale release of prisoners last weekend to combat overcrowding ...