The Makala prison's conditions, described as disastrous, led to chaos during an escape attempt, resulting in 129 deaths and allegations of excessive force by security.
Inmates and rights groups raise concerns, noting that despite official reports of no escapes, nearly 2,000 fewer prisoners were recorded in Makala after the incident.
A female prisoner named Alice recounted a power outage just before the panic, stating that prisoners faced violence, shootings, and even gang rapes during the chaos.
Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya confirmed instances of rape and stated an investigation is underway regarding the excessive use of force by security personnel.
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