The attempted prison break in the Democratic Republic of Congo resulted in 129 fatalities, primarily from a stampede as inmates tried to escape amidst chaotic conditions.
Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo noted that there were significant reports of women being raped during the incident, raising concerns about security and humanity within the prison.
Justice Minister Constant Mutamba described the attempted escape as a 'premeditated act of sabotage' and indicated that strict measures would be implemented against the perpetrators.
Reports from Amnesty International highlight that Makala prison is severely overcrowded, housing more than 12,000 inmates—vastly exceeding its design capacity of 1,500.
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