The attempted jail break at Makala prison resulted in at least 129 deaths, highlighting the severe overcrowding and harsh conditions faced by inmates in DRC.
Security Minister Jacquemain Shabani emphasized the tragedy, confirming the deaths from suffocation and gunshot wounds, along with victims of sexual assault during the chaos.
Justice Minister Constant Mutamba labeled the incident as premeditated sabotage, indicating the involvement of external parties and an urgent call for improved prison reforms.
The government responded by announcing an investigation and banning prisoner transfers to the already overcrowded Makala prison, stressing the need to build a new facility.
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