Congo Prison Break Leaves 129 Dead, Sparks Calls for Investigation

Families and rights groups demand transparency and accountability after deadly jailbreak at Kinshasa's overcrowded Makala Central Prison.

• Justice Minister labels the incident a 'premeditated act of sabotage' and promises swift action.
• Interior Minister reports 24 inmates were shot dead during the escape attempt.
• Conditions at Makala Central Prison are described as inhumane, with severe overcrowding and lack of basic necessities.
• Victims' families and opposition figures question the official death toll and call for an independent investigation.
• European Union urges Congolese authorities to clarify events and uphold human rights.

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