Congo says at least 129 died during attempted jailbreak

More than 100 dead in Congo jailbreak

KINSHASA, Congo — An attempted jailbreak in Congo's main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot by guards and soldiers and others who died in a stampede at the overcrowded facility, authorities said Tuesday. One prominent activist…

Over 120 killed in failed DR Congo jailbreak - Daily Trust

An attempt by inmates to break out of a high-security prison in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, has led to the deaths of 129 people, the authorities said. Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani said 24 prisoners had died of bullet wounds after warning shots were fired in the early hours of Monday morning. Most of the others died from suffocation as a result of a crush during the breakout at Makala Prison. Despite reports…

Attempted jailbreak leaves 129 dead in Congo as guards open fire

An attempted jailbreak in Congo’s main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot by guards and soldiers and others who died in a stampede at the overcrowded facility, authorities said yesterday.

A prison break has escalated in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa. A number of occupants were shot dead by security forces, and others died in a mass panic. It is unclear how many prisoners were able to escape.

'Under control': DR Congo jail break attempt leaves 129 dead

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

Attempted prison break in DRC kills at least 129 people

At least 129 people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo early Monday morning as prisoners attempted to escape the country’s largest prison. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports with video appearing to show the aftermath and fire at the prison compound. Additional video shows dozens of bloody bodies lying on the ground.