The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday deplored a “loss of lives” after an attempted jail break overnight from the...

A week after the escape attempt at Makala prison, many blame dire prison conditions for making a bad situation worse.

Democratic Republic of the Congo officials say 129 people died in failed jailbreak at Makala facility in Kinshasa

A stampede, gunshots and a fire — Congo's Makala prison saw an attempted jailbreak which killed and injured dozens according to authorities.

A stampede, gunshots and a fire — Congo's Makala prison saw an attempted jailbreak which killed and injured dozens according to authorities.

At least 129 people died during an attempted breakout at Kinshasa's Makala prison. The prison remains severely overcrowded, housing 10 times its...

KINSHASA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central...

KINSHASA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central...

Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital...

Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital...