Constant Mutamba, the justice minister of Congo, highlighted the dire situation at Makala Central Prison, stating the need for urgent reform to address overpopulation and conditions that led to tragedy.
The attempted jailbreak at Makala was a desperate response to the unbearable heat and lack of basic necessities, with inmates enduring days without water and electricity.
Reports from Human Rights Watch revealed harrowing instances of violence against female prisoners during the jailbreak, including numerous cases of rape, underscoring severe human rights violations.
The announcement of a new prison by the justice minister aims to alleviate the chronic overcrowding, though no details were provided on when or how this would take place.
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