129 Dead in Failed Prison Break at Overcrowded Makala Prison in DRC

Attempted escape led to fatalities from gunfire, suffocation, and a stampede, highlighting dire conditions.

• 24 inmates were shot dead by guards during the attempted escape.
• Most of the deaths resulted from a stampede and suffocation.
• The prison, designed for 1,500, holds over 14,000 inmates.
• Fires during the escape attempt destroyed key administrative buildings.
• Authorities have launched an investigation and promised reforms.

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